Five National Water Associations Advise Congress to Build Permanent Low-Income Water Assistance Program at the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services
New water sector study compares five administrative pathways for establishing a permanent federal low-income water assistance program to support an estimated 20 million U.S water-burdened households afford the rising costs of drinking water and clean water services. WASHINGTON, D.C. – In response to growing water affordability concerns for low-income households, five leading water associations – the American Water Works Association (AWWA), Association of Metropolitan Water Agencies (AMWA),...
Underground mapping for flood modeling with mobile LiDAR
Mobile LiDAR scanners are mapping underground spaces in Belfast to better understand and prepare for coastal flooding. The use of innovative technology provides greater clarity of large flood risk areas for surveyors, through the creation of flood models. With sea levels predicted to rise 12 inches by 2050, sufficient flood defenses and a better understanding of water flow help to mitigate risk to coastal towns and cities. Globally, LiDAR solutions help to create the foundations for flood m...
Thought Leaders Envision the Future of Water Policy, Regulation, Access and Management
DENVER, April 20, 2023 – A diverse group of influential thinkers from within and outside the water community today released nine recommended actions for the future of water governance as part of the American Water Works Association’s (AWWA) ongoing Water 2050 initiative. The Water 2050 Governance Think Tank Report is the fourth in a series of five think tank reports associated with the initiative. Water 2050 seeks to envision the future of water and chart a course for long-term sustainability...
Rockwell Automation & The Water Council Unite to Promote Water Stewardship
Milwaukee, WI, April 18, 2023 – The Water Council (TWC) and Rockwell Automation (NYSE: ROK) are pleased to announce a novel partnership to promote corporate water stewardship across the world. “As global organizations with headquarters blocks away from Lake Michigan, The Water Council and Rockwell Automation understand the vital importance of protecting the world’s freshwater resources,” said Dean Amhaus, TWC president and CEO. “We are proud to partner with a fellow Milwaukee organization to...
Stantec Tapped To Support Jackson, Mississippi, Water Improvements
The firm will make repairs and help modernize the city’s aging system JACKSON, MS- TSX, NYSE: STN- Stantec, a global leader in sustainable design and engineering, has been selected by JXN Water, LLC to lead the analysis and design of improvements to the water distribution system serving the residents of Jackson, Mississippi. The project is part of a federal effort to address the ongoing water crisis that has plagued the city for years. Jackson has one of the oldest water systems in t...
Biden-Harris Administration announces more than $91 million for drinking water infrastructure upgrades in Colorado
Made possible by President Biden’s Investing in America Agenda, new funding will help ensure communities have access to clean and safe drinking water DENVER – Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced $91,518,000 for Colorado essential drinking water infrastructure upgrades through the Drinking Water State Revolving Fund (DWSRF). Thanks to a $6 billion boost from President Biden’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, EPA is increasing the investments available to rebuild the...
Bawat and Damen signs Term Sheet to establish joint venture for mobile Ballast Water Management Systems – “InvaSave powered by Bawat”
Gorinchem, the Netherlands / Copenhagen, Denmark - Bawat Water Technologies and Damen Green Solutions intensify their collaboration in the field of ballast water treatment systems with the signing of a Term Sheet to establish a joint venture by merging Damens InvaSave program with Bawat technology, “InvaSave powered by Bawat Technology” for the construction and marketing of mobile, containerized systems. A ballast water treatment system (BWMS) avoids discharging untreated ballast water in sea...
HDR’s Joe Wagner Explains Water Injection Dredging and Its Benefits
OMAHA, Neb. — The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers this year outlined its intention to increase the beneficial use of dredge material. Water injection dredging, a technique commonly used in Europe, offers one way to meet these new goals. HDR Senior Dredging Engineer Joe Wagner helped the only U.S. port to use this method so far and has been a leading proponent of its effectiveness. In the latest from HDR’s Experts Talk series, Wagner explains the technique, how to determine whether it’s a good fi...
New Recycling Video Announced by the Plastics Pipe Institute
The new animated video from the Drainage Division of the Plastics Pipe Institute shows how the industry uses recycled plastic to manufacture pipe for the infrastructure that can last more than 100 years. Animated Tutorial Explains How PCR Is Used by Industry to Benefit Communities IRVING, Texas - The Plastics Pipe Institute, Inc. (PPI) today announced that it has released a new animated video that explains the important role post- consumer resin (PCR) can play in manufacturing of pi...
Video: Eastern Kentucky Flood Recovery - 6 Months Later
Catastrophic damage, unrelenting hope. Six months from the devastating flooding that rocked Eastern Kentucky in July 2022, we’ve weathered unimaginable loss and witnessed the power of teamwork. Great strides has been made to restore not only infrastructure but communities. We’re proud to serve on Team Kentucky and remain committed to rebuilding together. Listen in as leaders and residents reflect on progress so far.
Video: Crashes Drop Measurably After Rural Road Safety Improvement Project on US 521 in Lancaster County
Redevelopment of Horseshoe Bay Terminal
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