Flood Control Articles

In this week’s news, a California utility responds to demand for more recycled water and a Michigan city’s 'Grand Strategy' takes aim at flood prevention

EPA funds will go to various infrastructure improvement projects with an emphasis on small and disadvantaged communities.

The American Public Works Association commends legislation that will help small and rural communities comply with the Safe Drinking Water Act

Massive cleanup in South Carolina highlights the power of teamwork and community in the aftermath of Hurricane Joaquin. But there's still much work to be done.

As floodwaters ravaged Texas during Memorial Day weekend 2015, the water pumps in Simonton were hard at work protecting the city

In this weeks news, a state budget impasse in Illinois means some utility bills have gone unpaid, and the winner of Tennessee's best tasting water is unveiled.

Municipalities prepare for the worst as Hurricane Joaquin is expected to bring heavy rains along the Eastern Seaboard

Northeast Ohio Regional Sewer District can collect fees to run its stormwater management program, court says

Improvements to the storm drain system in Austin, Texas, helped spare the community from the Memorial Day weekend floods that ravaged other parts of the state

In the sky or underwater, remotely operated vehicles save agencies money while increasing safety and efficiency

In this week's news, a municipal worker is accused of stealing thousands of dollars worth of city equipment, a massive stormwater project was completed in Ohio, and a California city taps public pool water to clean sewers.

A New Jersey utility reviews its flood protection plans after Hurricane Sandy tore through the region in 2012

Poster contest highlights green infrastructure projects in Region 6

Stormwater system improvements and initiatives have had a big impact on public safety