Latest Insights on Wastewater Management
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Johns Hopkins Research Makes Waves With Better Flood Damage Forecasting
12/1/2023
Natural disaster risk modeling provides a reliable and affordable way for governments to estimate expected damage caused by rivers overflowing their banks.
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Indiana Communities Hope Rebuilt Pump Station Dries Up Regional Flooding Problems
11/10/2023
Two Indiana communities nestled along the Ohio River hope a new $6 million pump station will alleviate the region’s flooding woes. Relief was certainly long overdue.
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Extreme Weather Is Outpacing Even The Worst-Case Scenarios Of Our Forecasting Models
11/3/2023
In the wake of the destructive Hurricane Otis, we find ourselves at a pivotal moment in the history of weather forecasting. This rare and alarming event, described by the U.S. National Hurricane Center as a "nightmare scenario," broke records for the fastest intensification rate over a 12-hour period in the eastern Pacific. Otis not only caught residents and authorities off guard, but also exposed the limitations of our current predictive tools.
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Preserving Paradise: How Honolulu Is Combating Climate Change
11/3/2023
The last state to join the U.S. is leading in resiliency planning, serving as a model for others as storms and floods worsen.
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Diverse Cities, Diverse Solutions: A Deep Dive Into Urban Stormwater Management
11/3/2023
Data from 23 U.S. cities reveal the drivers and differences in the development of stormwater control measures, with findings that can inform best practices for municipalities nationwide.
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Beneath The Surface Gravity Utility Network Upgrades
10/23/2023
Tune in to learn more about the journey engineers go through from the initial stage of the projects towards the final design drawing & model submission.
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What Is A Strong El Niño? Meteorologists Anticipate A Big Impact In Winter 2023, But The Forecasts Don’t All Agree
10/16/2023
Winter is still weeks away, but meteorologists are already talking about a snowy winter ahead in the southern Rockies and the Sierra Nevada. They anticipate more storms in the U.S. South and Northeast, and warmer, drier conditions across the already dry Pacific Northwest and the upper Midwest. One phrase comes up repeatedly with these projections: a strong El Niño is coming.
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What Benefits Do Variable Frequency Drives Offer For Pump Control?
10/10/2023
People working with water infrastructure or handling other industrial needs may choose variable frequency drives (VFDs) for better pump control options. This approach relies on a component that alters the frequency and voltage received by the pump motor, thereby changing its speed and torque. Here are some of the benefits of VFDs.
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Infiltration, Runoff, And Overflows
10/6/2023
Water always finds the path of least resistance. After rainfall, water has many possible journeys it can take. Join Bentley’s new water podcast Water Experts Unfiltered with one of our experts Julio Issao to learn more about infiltration, runoffs, and how overflows impact drainage infrastructure.
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Stormwater Management At High Level And How OpenFlows Can Help In All Parts Of Stormwater Design
10/6/2023
There are many components that make up the term "stormwater management." Tune in to learn more about the big picture of stormwater management and how OpenFlows can streamline your workflow.