Sewers & Sewer Line Maintenance Resources
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U.S. vs. The World In Water Sustainability
9/16/2016
Yes, America cleaned up at the Olympics this summer, but how does the U.S. fare on the world stage when it comes to water resiliency, efficiency, and quality?
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How The Charles River Turned Around
8/30/2016
As recently as 1995, the Charles River was nearly failing the U.S. EPA’s annual water quality assessment. Since then, the river has seen a dramatic improvement thanks to several pointed initiatives.
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A Rural Alaskan Native Village’s Journey For Safe Drinking Water
8/18/2016
I recently returned from a work trip to Alaska, where I met with colleagues from EPA’s Alaska Operations Office and Alaska’s Department of Conservation to discuss a variety of water-related issues and tour a few facilities, communities, and projects.
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Factors To Consider In Order To Achieve Trouble-Free Performance And Efficient Operations
6/20/2016
Operating a wastewater facility is no easy task in today’s world. There are many challenges that owners / operators face, including sewage composition, water consumption, and an aging infrastructure.
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Digging The District’s 21st Century Sewer System
5/23/2016
Spearheaded by three strong “ladies” and plenty of vision, DC Water’s Clean Rivers Project creates massive tunnels to rid the city of combined sewer overflows.
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Best Practices For Cured-In-Place Pipe
5/5/2016
Make sure you consider these best CIPP practices if you’re doing a trenchless sewer line replacement or pipeline rehabilitation.
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When It’s Time To Consider Ice Pigging
4/21/2016
Ice pigging is a method for cleaning pipes that combines the effectiveness of invasive techniques with the limited disruption of non-invasive techniques.
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Fight Against 'Flushable' Wipes: Steps To Recovering Cost From Manufacturers
4/2/2016
Flushable wipes and related products have been a blight for wastewater collection systems and utilities in recent years.
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Taking CARE: Infrastructure And Resiliency For Those In Need
3/28/2016
The U.S. EPA’s WaterCARE program is providing 10 communities around the country with money and technical assistance to revamp their drinking and wastewater infrastructures.
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Solving Sewer Overflows: Green Or Gray, WERF Shows The Way
3/28/2016
A leading research organization investigates wet weather strategies to help municipalities make informed decisions about stormwater management.