Collection Systems Resources
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Liquid-Only Sewers Offer A Cost-Effective Solution
4/20/2020
Liquid-only sewers have proven to be a cost-effective solution for municipalities, new subdivisions, and a variety of other areas in need of sewer -- as opposed to the big pipes and deep excavations.
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Onsite STEP System Handles Seasonal Peaks At U.S. National Park
4/20/2020
When it was determined that the septic tanks and drainfields at Stinson Beach were coming to the end of their useful lives, the Golden Gate National Recreation Area looked for a cost-effective replacement that would not be overly noticeable to park visitors.
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Digital Twin Technology Helps Cincinnati Reduce CSO By 247 Million Gallons, Saving $38M In Capital Work
1/31/2020
Recognizing the generally inadequate stormwater management capabilities of their existing combined sewer system, MSD prepared a comprehensive wet weather improvement plan with the objective to maximize existing capital assets.
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South Bend Reduces CSO Volume By 80%, Saving $400 Million In CapEx Spending Using "Smart Sewer" Technology
1/31/2020
South Bend partnered with Xylem and embraced a way to harness intelligent watershed technology to optimize its existing sewer system, without the need to build costly new grey infrastructure.
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Xylem Engages In Award-Winning Rehab And Bypass Project With North Carolina Utility
1/30/2020
The Cape Fear Public Utility Authority (CFPUA) in North Carolina engaged in a capital improvement project to help address their aging infrastructure.
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Flood Event Prompts Portable Back-Up Pump Solution For Potable Water Network
1/30/2020
When a storm event shut down both Southern Iowa Rural Water Association pump stations, it caused authorities to scramble to move water to their customers.
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Victor Valley Recovers From Mojave Desert Environmental Catastrophe
1/30/2020
Pushed beyond the limits of its banks, the Mojave River gushed at more than 36-cubic-feet-per-second in the Upper Mojave Narrows. It was an environmental catastrophe and needed attention immediately.
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Bypass Enables Critical Upgrades For Aging Sewer Lines In Greenwich, Connecticut
1/30/2020
Greenwich, Connecticut is a scenic New England town that is home to approximately 60,000 people. Its ongoing initiatives include repairs and upgrades to the town’s wastewater treatment plant and 28 pumping stations.
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Providing Pumping & Control Equipment To Reduce Force Main Pressure
1/30/2020
HRSD, the regional wastewater treatment utility in southeast Virginia, had been experiencing high pressures in their Williamsburg area force main network during wet weather events.
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Historic Rains In Memphis Lead To Monumental Emergency Bypass
1/30/2020
Record rainfalls in Memphis, TN eroded the soil supporting a sanitary sewer main, causing the line to fail. An emergency bypass was needed fast to facilitate the repair work on the 96” sewer main.