The American Public Works Association (APWA) announced that 24 public works professionals from across North America have recently earned the Certified Public Infrastructure...
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Rapid City Reduces Pollution in Stormwater Runoff
Wetland channels constructed in downtown Rapid City, South Dakota, effectively reduced many pollutants in stormwater runoff, according to a recent U.S. Geological Survey report.Measurements...
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Students Provide Expertise for Stormwater Plan
Every community is dealing with stormwater management and ways to fund added expenses it brings to cash-strapped budgets. As he develops a...
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Los Angeles Unveils Stormwater Capture Master Plan
Driven by years of drought and new, unprecedented restrictions on water use, Los Angeles is taking an innovative approach to reduce future...
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Study: Leaky Pipes Can Contaminate Drinking Water
A leaky pipe doesn’t just waste water and energy, according to a study by engineers at the University of Sheffield, of Yorkshire,...
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News Briefs: ‘Drought Proof’ City Targets Brackish Water
In El Paso, Texas, drought is driving the city’s water agenda. A new project, which was recently approved by the El Paso...
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Planning, Partnerships Make 50-mile Water Pipeline Successful
In a day when many municipalities are squabbling over water resources, the Colorado Southern Delivery System is one example of communities working...
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Massachusetts Awards Grants for Water Infrastructure Improvements
The Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection (MassDEP) and the office of Gov. Charlie Baker have announced that nearly $400,000 in grants have been...
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PVCPA Publishes Environmental Product Declaration for Water, Sewer Pipes
The Uni-Bell PVC Pipe Association (PVCPA) has published the first North American industry-wide environmental product declaration (EPD) for water and sewer piping, and...
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News Briefs: Vandalism to Lift Station Project Not Covered by City's Insurance
Vandalism at a city lift station project in Waterloo, Iowa, will cost taxpayers close to $44,000.Though the city has a grant from the...
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Ice, Ice ... Infrastructure Revenue?
Spartanburg, South Carolina, residents love frozen. No, not the Disney movie. They’re big fans of Spartanburg Water’s ice houses — the automated...
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Water Utilities Use Infrastructure Week to Educate Stakeholders
Across the country, water providers are rising to the challenge and creating innovative solutions to solve water-centric problems both at the local...
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USDA to Fund Rural Water Projects
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced support for projects to improve rural water and wastewater services, promote renewable energy and promote the efficient use of energy...
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Underneath DC's Clean Rivers Project
The District of Columbia has three monster tunnel boring machines doing work beneath the ground as its Clean Rivers Project marks the...

















