The City of South Bend, Ind., is turning to an array of sophisticated sensors, among other technological innovations, to expand the capacity of its storm and sanitary sewer systems and make existing infrastructure more efficient.
Several years ago, South Bend's biggest challenge involved combined sewer overflows. On average, more than 2 billion gallons of untreated sewage was discharged into the St. Joseph River during 80 events per year.
"This is not just a problem faced by South Bend, but by hundreds of cities across the country," says Gary Gilot, P.E., president of the South
