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The duckbill valve is widely used as a backflow device whenever there is a concern of possible backflow up a stream channel.
The duckbill valve is widely used as a backflow device whenever there is a concern of possible backflow up a stream channel.
Sep 10 2019
Pollution Control
Duckbill Check Valves Clean Up Cape Breton
The people of Sydney, NS, Canada, are now able to enjoy more of their downtown because remediation of the Tar Ponds and Coke Ovens is complete. The…
Collected data has enabled county person- nel to locate a 1-mile-long stretch of pipe expe- riencing heavy infiltration
Collected data has enabled county person- nel to locate a 1-mile-long stretch of pipe expe- riencing heavy infiltration
Sep 9 2019
Pipe & Distribution
Real-Time Data Informs Infiltration Study
When clean water infiltrates sewer pipes, the source can be tough to discern, especially in older systems susceptible to storm water and groundwater…
The system is a mechanical, trenchless remediation technology for leaking pipe joints.
The system is a mechanical, trenchless remediation technology for leaking pipe joints.
Sep 9 2019
Pipe & Distribution Systems
Internal Joint Sealing System Prevents Further Pavement Settlement
In May 2017, the Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) discovered pavement failures in the westbound lane of I-94 in New Buffalo, Mich., near…
One method of educating the public on the pollution in waterways comes in form of placing educational messages on the storm drain inlet.
One method of educating the public on the pollution in waterways comes in form of placing educational messages on the storm drain inlet.
Sep 9 2019
Drain Markers Educate the Public
Much of the pollution in our nation’s waterways comes from everyday materials like fertilizers, pesticides, motor oil and household chemicals.…
Best Management Products Inc. (BMP) has been developing a method to reduce turbulence and velocity inside a storm water structure with a sump.
Best Management Products Inc. (BMP) has been developing a method to reduce turbulence and velocity inside a storm water structure with a sump.
Sep 9 2019
Pollution Detection
Conservation District Preserves Pond
Space is a premium for most storm water designers, so getting the highest pollutant removal with the least amount of constructed area is desirable.…
The 172,000-sq-ft parking area added 58,000 cu ft of storm water storage capacity to the site by elimi- nating the separate detention ponds and providing detention capacity in the cross section.
The 172,000-sq-ft parking area added 58,000 cu ft of storm water storage capacity to the site by elimi- nating the separate detention ponds and providing detention capacity in the cross section.
Sep 9 2019
Storm Water Management
Permeable Pavers Save BMX Bike Park
The North Houston Bike Park had two big problems. As North America’s largest BMX bike complex, it will be the site of the pre-2020 Olympics UCI BMX…
The AFL consists of only one moving part, a ballasted float that has a specific gravity between that of oil and water.
The AFL consists of only one moving part, a ballasted float that has a specific gravity between that of oil and water.
Sep 9 2019
Stop Valve Contains Oil Spills
The AFL Oil Stop Valve (OSV) recently demonstrated its value for a large electrical utility when a fire started at one of its electrical substations…
The city of Milwaukee purchased a Vacall AllExcavate hydro excavator with a 12-yard debris body mounted on a freightliner truck chassis
The city of Milwaukee purchased a Vacall AllExcavate hydro excavator with a 12-yard debris body mounted on a freightliner truck chassis
Sep 9 2019
Pipe & Distribution Systems
Hydro Excavation Equipment Accelerates Pipe Replacement
The city of Milwaukee launched a project to replace approximately 46% of the 70,000 lead lateral water ser- vice lines in the city, including 18…
CTNZ provided a solution in the form of a struc- tural liner, which was formed using the GeoSpray system supplied by Clock Spring Co. & NRI.
CTNZ provided a solution in the form of a struc- tural liner, which was formed using the GeoSpray system supplied by Clock Spring Co. & NRI.
Sep 9 2019
Erosion Control
Culvert Rehabilitation Completed On Time & Within Budget
Wellington, New Zealand's city council sought a solution to repair the 1,350 mm of South Karori storm water corrugated culvert. During the past 50…
The ZCL | Xerxes sales team proposed two, single-wall 24,000-gal fiber- glass tanks rather than custom manufacturing a single tank large enough to meet the specified storm water capacity.
The ZCL | Xerxes sales team proposed two, single-wall 24,000-gal fiber- glass tanks rather than custom manufacturing a single tank large enough to meet the specified storm water capacity.
Sep 9 2019
Storm Water Management
Fiberglass Tanks Meet Rising Standards for Storm Water Management
With increased incidents of flooding caused by extreme weather, cities across North America are developing more rigorous storm water management…
The land above was reconstructed as a park that has soccer fields, green space, a paved walking loop and new playground equipment.
The land above was reconstructed as a park that has soccer fields, green space, a paved walking loop and new playground equipment.
Sep 9 2019
Pipe & Distribution
Storm Drainage Project Preserves Public Park
Because the infrastructure of southwest Sioux Falls, N.D., was at least 50 years old and was installed prior to modern standards, frequent flooding…
An estimated 600 homes and commercial structures, sewage treatment facilities, transportation infrastructure and the Camp Pendleton Marine Corps Base all were in jeopardy of destruc- tion from flooding.
An estimated 600 homes and commercial structures, sewage treatment facilities, transportation infrastructure and the Camp Pendleton Marine Corps Base all were in jeopardy of destruc- tion from flooding.
Sep 9 2019
Erosion Control
Flood Control, Environmental Restoration Project Stabilizes Shoreline
On Oct. 27, 2000, the Energy and Water Development Appropriations Act of 2001 was signed into law, directing the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE…
A storm water detention system was strategically placed inside the new Athletic Field to store water for two main flooding areas.
A storm water detention system was strategically placed inside the new Athletic Field to store water for two main flooding areas.
Sep 6 2019
Flood Control
Boston College Manages Flooding for New Facilities
Boston College recently added new facilities that include new football, baseball, softball and intramural fields, and a new recre- ation center. The…
Envirolok is a fully engineered, geobag system developed for stabilization of slopes, shorelines and streambanks
Sep 6 2019
Erosion Control
Geobag System Restores Lake Mendota Shoreline
Urban storm water runoff was a contributing factor to the degradation of an urban hillside shoreline in Madison, Wis. In addition to carrying…
The water recycling system on the Vactor 2100 Plus reuses water already in the sewer to clean sewer lines.
The water recycling system on the Vactor 2100 Plus reuses water already in the sewer to clean sewer lines.
Sep 6 2019
Monitoring
Thurston County Tackles Sewer Cleaning Challenges
Servicing and main- taining a complex, county-wide storm sewer system can put a premium on efficient equip- ment. Thurston County, Wash., is meeting…
After installation of the downspout filters, zinc levels immediately decreased.
After installation of the downspout filters, zinc levels immediately decreased.
Sep 6 2019
Monitoring
Aircraft Services Meet Filtration Requirements
Cleanway's client has a history of protecting life and property by fighting fires, performing low-impact logging, and providing disaster relief and…
Inliner CIPP is a minimally invasive technology that is used to restore aging and damaged underground sewer pipes.
Inliner CIPP is a minimally invasive technology that is used to restore aging and damaged underground sewer pipes.
Sep 6 2019
Pipe & Distribution
Cured-in-Place Pipe Rehabilitates Culverts Under Indiana’s Interstate 65
The Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) invests millions of dollars each year in renewing storm culverts that run trans- versely under its…
The sweeper provides the county with double functionality when it comes to BMPs; in addition to street sweeping, it has catch basin cleaning capabilities.
The sweeper provides the county with double functionality when it comes to BMPs; in addition to street sweeping, it has catch basin cleaning capabilities.
Sep 6 2019
Pollution Detection
Street Sweepers Meet County Permit Requirements
Communities across the U.S. face the challenge of effectively using taxpayer dollars to meet National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES)…
The RECycler units automatically and continuously separate water from sludge. The cleaned water then is reused to clean the sewers on an average recycling rate of 96% of water used.
The RECycler units automatically and continuously separate water from sludge. The cleaned water then is reused to clean the sewers on an average recycling rate of 96% of water used.
Sep 6 2019
Storm Water Management
Sewer Cleaner Offers Cost Savings & Water Conservation
The responsibility to care for the environment and about water conservation falls to governments, companies, customers and consumers. In short,…
The basin provided 4,672 cu ft of storm water storage within a much-reduced area, delivering the necessary capacity to meet the project’s requirements.
Sep 6 2019
Storm Water Management
Storage System Improves Mixed-Use Property
In late 2016, designs for the former VF Outlet Center were unveiled. This project, costing more than $70 million in redevelopment, would affect a 34-…

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