"Tariffs Need to Double” in the USA to Tackle Ageing Infrastructure & Water Scarcity
A new White Paper, published by Global Water Intelligence (GWI) and the Global Water Leaders Group (GWLG) calls for further water and wastewater tariff increases across the USA, amid rate hikes driven by concerns for ageing infrastructure and water scarcity. The White Paper, entitled The Global Value of Water and published last month in partnership with Arup, includes results of The Global Water Tariff Survey 2017, with tariff data from 452 cities across the world, and commentaries from GWLG...
Pipeline Renewal Technologies Releases White Paper on Sewer Repair Strategies
RANDOLPH, NJ—October 10, 2017—Pipeline Renewal Technologies has released a new, free white paper discussing factors to consider when choosing between spot (point) and end-to-end (manhole-to-manhole) repair techniques, including the type and extent of damage, access constraints, adjacent environmental features, line criticality and more. This paper also explores the benefits spot repair can provide to municipalities and utilities in certain situations, as well as common misconceptions that ultima...
Bentley Systems Announces Agreement to Acquire ACTION Modulers’ Water Modeling Software Business
SINGAPORE — The Year in Infrastructure 2017 Conference — 9 October 2017 — Bentley Systems, Incorporated, a leading global provider of comprehensive software solutions for advancing infrastructure, today announced that it has signed an agreement to acquire ACTION Modulers’ water modeling software business based near Lisbon, Portugal. The team of environmental modeling scientists and researchers, led by general director, Frank Braunschweig, develops ACTION’s modeling software products including MO...
The Walsh Group Achieves No.1 Water Rankings
CHICAGO - The Walsh Group has been recognized by Engineering News-Record as a top contractor in environmental construction. The magazine lists The Walsh Group as the top-ranking contractor for 2017 in three major categories: No. 1 Water Treatment and Desalination Plant Contractor No. 1 Wastewater Treatment Plant Contractor No. 1 Sewerage and Solid Waste Contractor “We’re proud to play a role in the treatment and distribution of life's most vital resource,” said Roy Epps, seni...
Canadian Contaminated Site Counts On New Storm Water System
IRVING, Texas - The redevelopment of the former Canadian National Railways repair complex was named Project of the Year by the Plastics Pipe Institute, Inc. (PPI). The project used large diameter corrugated high-density polyethylene (HDPE) pipe in a new storm water drainage system that met local codes and would be able to stand up to the contaminated soil. "During 2017, Montreal is celebrating its 375th anniversary," commented Tony Radoszewski, CAE, president of PPI. "A large part of the...
WaterStep Sends Safe Water Systems to Aid Hurricane Survivors in Puerto Rico
Louisville, KY - In order to combat the humanitarian crisis in Puerto Rico caused by the aftermath of Hurricane Maria, Louisville-based organization WaterStep and the National Puerto Rico Leadership Council Education Fund (NPRLCEF) have joined forces to install water purification units in all 78 Puerto Rican municipalities. The first 22 water purification kits will be deployed to Puerto Rico next week to provide safe drinking water and disinfectant to those affected by Hurricane Maria. The kits...
State Water Utility Takes Aim at Water Infrastructure Education
GREENWOOD, Ind. - School is in session again and Indiana American Water, the state’s largest investor-owned water utility, has launched The71Percent.org, a new website to help educate residents throughout Indiana on water and wastewater issues, infrastructure, conservation, and best practices. Indiana American Water is taking action to keep the public informed on how everyone can do their part to keep waterways clean and protect the future of Indiana’s water supply and infrastructure. “We...
New Collaboration to Reduce Nutrient Pollution in National Waterways
Chicago – Today at WEFTEC, the largest annual water quality conference in the world, the US Water Alliance, National Association of Clean Water Agencies (NACWA), and the Water Environment Federation (WEF) released a new collaborative approach on how to reduce nutrient pollution in our nation's waterways. Nutrient overload from excess nitrogen and phosphorus in rivers, lakes, bays and coastal waters such as the Gulf of Mexico is a complicated and pressing problem that threatens drinking water qua...
IECA Expertise Can Assist in Stormwater Reduction
Denver, Colo – The International Erosion Control Association Region One (IECA) staff, board of directors and members would like to extend their experience to support to victims of recent hurricanes in southeast Texas, the Caribbean Islands, Florida and Puerto Rico. “Our members have a vast knowledge of drainage, stormwater and water quality management and preventative coastal erosion experience that can help these areas get back on their feet,” explained Sharan Wilson, IECA Director....
Greenville Water Quality Group Responds Quickly to Reedy River Concerns
GREENVILLE, S.C. — When a downtown Greenville portion of the Reedy River turned bright neon green this month, the response was swift and efficient thanks to the continuing efforts of members of the Reedy River Water Quality Group (RRWQG). RRWQG is made up of more than 50 stakeholders, including officials from area counties and cities, Renewable Water Resources (ReWa), community and conservation groups, Clemson University, local citizens, and state and federal agencies. Woolpert Project Manage...
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