In order to assist communities recovering from the devastating impact of Hurricane Michael, and at the direction of Gov. Rick Scott, the...
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Shelter From the Storm
We’ve all said things that are regrettable.
Last month in this space I talked about stormwater and the way it impacts everyone, no...
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News Briefs: Untested Tap Water in Puerto Rico Raises Concerns About Lead
Entry 339671Citizens of Puerto Rico generally don’t trust their tap water, according to a new report by NPR, largely due to fears...
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News Briefs: Hurricane Florence Tests the Carolinas' Sewer/Water Infrastructure
Entry 339674Numerous sewer systems and treatment plants have been overwhelmed in the aftermath of Hurricane Florence, as the storm tested the infrastructure...
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Collections Department Keeps Up with the Challenges
The Palm Coast, Florida, wastewater collections department is getting good at dealing with “more.” More rainfall, more people, and more growth.
“It seems...
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Hurricane Harvey: Houston Water Continues to Assess Storm’s Full Impact Five Months Later
Five months after Hurricane Harvey hit Texas’ Gulf Coast, the city of Houston is still assessing the storm’s full impact on water...
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Planet Water Foundation Supports Hurricane Relief Effort in Puerto Rico
Planet Water Foundation, a nonprofit organization focused on bringing clean water to the world’s most impoverished communities, recently announced plans to deploy 12...
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Agency Makes Progress While Doing More With Less
Winning awards is one thing. Staying ahead of the curve is another. The North Penn Water Authority in suburban Philadelphia has managed...
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Hurricane Season Shows the Importance of Valve Exercising
As the events of this hurricane season have shown us, one of the prime factors for restoring civil order is the supply...
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Utility Crews Come to One Another’s Aid in the Wake of a Disaster
Crew members from the San Antonio Water System (SAWS) received a call at 2 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 27, a matter of hours...
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Shamrock Tools Provides Aid to Hurricane Victims
With its home base in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, Shamrock Pipe Tools is familiar with the devastation a hurricane can bring. After Hurricane...
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Contractors Step Up to Help Municipalities with Hurricane Cleanup
When Richard Crow arrived at the job site last week in Fort Lauderdale, what he saw epitomized the devastation Floridians are dealing...
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Florida System’s Upgrades Put to the Test
No matter how much you plan for the worst-case scenario, Mother Nature can still have its way.The Florida Keys felt the brunt...
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Advance Preparation Helps Utilities Weather Hurricane Irma
As Hurricane Irma made its way through the Caribbean last week, setting storm records on its way to the United States, water...


















