PUMP & GO: Mobile Pumping Stations Are The Future

Historically, major storms along the East Coast have taken a toll on New Jersey’s South Monmouth Regional Sewerage Authority pumping stations. But forward thinking and ingenuity led the utility to develop a series of mobile pumping stations designed to stand up to the test. Learn how this model, which has been praised by FEMA, can be the future of pumping stations in flood-prone areas. mswmag.com/featured

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The proposed general permit is a prime example of regulations run amok. [The Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection] needs to go back to the drawing board and work with towns as partners in improving water quality.

— Municipal Leaders Oppose Proposed Stormwater Regulations, mswmag.com/featured

FLOODED HOUSES: Early Detection Key To Preventing Frozen Pipes

Collapsed ceilings. Ice walls two stories high. Water pouring out from under doors. Madison Water Utility shares its worst ‘flooded house’ stories. A new and advanced metering system and a water usage tracking tool for property owners are used to help this Wisconsin utility identify and prevent frozen pipes before disaster strikes. mswmag.com/featured

NIGHT MOVES: Municipalities Weigh In On Working At Night

Whether it’s for emergency repairs or routine maintenance, working through the evening hours is an unavoidable reality for many municipalities. There can be advantages to working nights, but those are leveraged with the obvious risks. Help ensure the safety of your crew, and don’t get left in the dark. mswmag.com/featured

ON THE RISE: U.S. Among Most Attractive Markets for Infrastructure Investment

The United States is ranked as one of the top 10 most attractive markets in the world for investment in infrastructure according to a recent report. It’s the first time the U.S. has cracked the top 10. Why did the U.S. jump three spots from 2012, and which country claimed the top spot this year? mswmag.com/featured