Vortex launches new division to
address water infrastructure
Vortex Companies has launched Vortex Water, a new division dedicated to transforming the renewal of aging...
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Why Some Cities Flood More Than Others
Flooding isn’t just about how much rain falls — it’s about how well a city’s drainage system can handle it. Some places...
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Industry News - April 2025
United Rentals to acquire H&E Rentals
United Rentals and H&E Equipment Services (d/b/a H&E Rentals) announced their entry into a definitive agreement under...
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News About CCI Piping Systems, Vortex, Advanced Drainage Systems and More
CCI Piping Systems celebrates 30th anniversary, adds to spaceAs CCI Piping Systems celebrates its 30th anniversary in 2025, the company announced the...
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Navigating Lead Replacement Challenges
With aging infrastructure and the presence of lead service lines, the question of whether we are truly prepared to provide safe drinking...
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The Push for Lead-Free Infrastructure: What It Means for Your City
The race to replace lead service lines is on, with federal funding helping municipalities tackle outdated infrastructure. But while the goal is...
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Not Just a Tank on Stilts: The Many Faces of Water Towers
Water towers might all serve the same purpose — maintaining pressure and storage for municipal systems — but no two are exactly...
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One of the First Sewer Systems: Rome’s Cloaca Maxima Still Endures
In Ancient Rome, engineering ingenuity extended beneath the city streets with the construction of the Cloaca Maxima, one of the earliest and...
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The U.S. Has Over 700,000 Miles of Public Sewers
The U.S. sewer system is a sprawling network of over 700,000 miles — enough to circle the Earth 28 times! But beyond...
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Did You Know? Mexico City Hosts One of the World’s Largest Sewer Systems
When you think of engineering marvels, a sewer system might not be the first thing that comes to mind — but Mexico...
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Decentralized Treatment: Growing Interest in Local Solutions
As communities grow and infrastructure ages, decentralized wastewater treatment systems are gaining attention as a flexible and cost-effective alternative to traditional plants....
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Prioritizing Water Infrastructure Resilience
The city of Fort Lauderdale is in the midst of a nearly $28 million sewer replacement project that will remove from service...
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Responding to Climate Extremes: How Utilities Are Preparing for 2024’s Weather
Planning for the UnexpectedUtilities across the country are preparing for the growing unpredictability of weather patterns in 2024. As extreme weather events...
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Case Studies: Location/Detection
City uses data-as-a-service to improve efficiencyProblem: The city of Grand Rapids, Michigan, maintains a collections system that includes 1,100 miles of sanitary sewer...


















