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'Big Tex' to Bore 5-Mile Tunnel to Alleviate Dallas Flooding
7:00am, January 20, 2020 'Big Tex' to Bore 5-Mile Tunnel to Alleviate Dallas Flooding

A tunnel-boring machine named Big Tex is up for the challenge of digging a 5-mile drainage tunnel 170 feet below Dallas, Texas, to mitigate flooding and runoff
A Proactive Approach to Pipe Rehabilitation Is a Budget Saver
A Proactive Approach to Pipe Rehabilitation Is a Budget Saver
January 09, 2020

Proactive CIPP repair is a cost-effective way to keep sewers flowing from point A to point B
Securing Water for the Future
Securing Water for the Future
December 18, 2019

Santa Margarita takes a long-term approach to diversifying source water, meeting the needs of its customers.
Kentucky Stormwater Project Named Engineering Design Feat of the Year
Kentucky Stormwater Project Named Engineering Design Feat of the Year
December 12, 2019

Complex environmental works hailed for seamlessly integrating into historically significant landmark
News Briefs: Feds Back Off After Report Shows Newark's Lead Filters Are Functional
November 26, 2019

Also in this week's sewer and water news, city leaders in Hutchinson, Minnesota, are considering putting valves and pumps clogged with flushable wipes on display in the city's sculpture walk as an educational tool
Integrating for Optimal System Management
Integrating for Optimal System Management
November 21, 2019

Integrating WinCan with related services, like Lucity's asset management software, can save a utility both time and money while maximizing insight into its system's conditions
Cutting Through Corrosion
Cutting Through Corrosion
November 21, 2019

Polyurethane parts provide simple repair or replacement of curb boxes damaged by acidic soil.
Preparing for Underground Trouble
Preparing for Underground Trouble
November 21, 2019

The rising toll of water main breaks, sinkholes and hidden leaks requires a new approach.
Safeguarding a Critical Sewer Tunnel
Safeguarding a Critical Sewer Tunnel
November 21, 2019

Colorado sanitation district rehabilitates massive tunnel responsible for delivering all its wastewater to a neighboring treatment plant.
New Residents and Old Infrastructure Bring Change for Lehigh County Authority
New Residents and Old Infrastructure Bring Change for Lehigh County Authority
November 19, 2019

Integrating software systems helped Lehigh County Authority increase productivity while facing population growth and aging infrastructure
Largest Pipeline Project in Decades Nears Completion in Madison, Wisconsin
Largest Pipeline Project in Decades Nears Completion in Madison, Wisconsin
November 18, 2019

The 5-mile Cannonball Water Pipeline has been 10 years in the making and will offer better fire protection while backing up pressure systems in the event of water main breaks
Preparing Your Sewer System for the Cold
Preparing Your Sewer System for the Cold
November 14, 2019

As winter approaches and the weather continues to cool, conducting sewer inspections can become more difficult. Knowing how to prepare can ensure you don't fall behind on overall maintenance.
Is Your Wastewater System Prepared for the Worst?
Is Your Wastewater System Prepared for the Worst?
November 12, 2019

Sewer inspection data can help you determine risk and prepare for a crisis
Get the Full Picture with WinCan’s Esri ArcGIS Integration
Get the Full Picture with WinCan’s Esri ArcGIS Integration
November 07, 2019

Use GIS to gain unmatched insight and visibility into your wastewater assets
Project Roundup: Groundbreaking Ceremonies, Construction and More
November 06, 2019

See what’s going on around the country in this listing of new water and wastewater projects
Request Your PACP Structural Defects Reference Poster
Request Your PACP Structural Defects Reference Poster
November 05, 2019

This free PACP reference poster provides clear illustrations of structural defect codes to simplify inspection and reporting
Canada's Public Infrastructure Is At Risk, New Report Finds
October 28, 2019

The age and condition of key infrastructure shows urgent need for long-term renewal
Prince George Makes Operational and Environmental Improvements
Prince George Makes Operational and Environmental Improvements
October 23, 2019

Canadian utility takes a comprehensive approach to sustainable operations and environmental stewardship.
EPA Proposes Major Overhaul to Lead and Copper Rule
October 14, 2019
News Briefs: ​Bill Tampering for Bribes Earns Utility Worker Five Years in Prison
October 08, 2019

In this week's sewer and water news, a man from Toms River, New Jersey, is sentenced to five years in prison for lowering customers' water bills in exchange for bribes
Handling Storms With Green Infrastructure
Handling Storms With Green Infrastructure
September 23, 2019

Denver complements gray infrastructure with a variety of natural stormwater control features.