Mardi Gras is a big deal in New Orleans and there are some big numbers associated with it — 1.4 million, the...
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Mardi Gras Wreaks Havoc on New Orleans Storm Drains
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News Briefs: Audit Claims Feds Should End Deal to Rebuild New Orleans’ Storm-Damaged Infrastructure
A recent federal audit says the Federal Emergency Management Agency should rescind its multi-billion-dollar deal to rebuild New Orleans’ hurricane-damaged infrastructure.According to...
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WEFTEC Operations Challenge Provides a Competitive and Educational Experience
The directive from Tom Thorson to his team Tuesday afternoon was a common one among coaches.“Finish strong!”Finish strong in repairing an in-service...
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Operator Wins New Orleans Employee of the Year Award at WEFTEC
Jerome Marshall went to work 22 years ago at the Sewer and Water Board of New Orleans “because I wanted to be...
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Pump Station Employees Braved Dire Conditions
As we recognized the 10th anniversary of Hurricane Katrina last month, I was reminded of the harrowing stories of survival that emerged...
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The Battle of New Orleans
While Hurricane Katrina fades into the country’s memory, its aftermath is a daily reality for the Sewerage and Water Board of New...
