Stormwater Management News
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EPA Awards $14.4M To Improve Local Water Quality, Address Runoff Pollution Across the Mid-Atlantic
10/16/2024
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced $14.4M to improve the health of local waterbodies in Delaware ($1.3M), the District of Columbia ($1M), Maryland ($2.3M), Pennsylvania ($4.8M), Virginia ($3.2M), and West Virginia ($1.9M).
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High Occurrence Of PFASs In Biofilters For Stormwater Treatment
10/11/2024
In collaboration with researchers at Ohio State University and the Swedish construction company NCC, researchers in Urban Water Engineering at Luleå University of Technology have conducted a comprehensive study on occurrence, concentration and distribution of PFASs in urban biofilter facilities treating stormwater.
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AI-Trained CCTV In Rivers Can Spot Blockages And Reduce Floods
10/9/2024
Smart CCTV systems trained to spot blockages in urban waterways could become an important future tool in flood prevention, new research published today has found.
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Extreme Floods, Like Those Caused By Hurricane Helene, Are Becoming More Frequent
10/9/2024
Late last month, Hurricane Helene drenched the Southwest United States. Devastating floods hit communities in the Gulf Coast and Southern Appalachia.
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Manchester City Reduces Water Usage By 50M Liters In A Season
10/3/2024
Manchester City Football Club (MCFC) has announced a reduction in water consumption by 50 million liters this past season, with the Club attributing a substantial share of this success down to the water technology solutions and technical advice provided by Xylem.
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Biden-Harris Administration, NOAA Funds Over $22.78 M To Advance Research Of Water-Related Climate Impacts
10/2/2024
Today, the Department of Commerce and NOAA announced $22.78M in funding to NOAA labs, programs, cooperative institutes and other research partners to advance research on a wide range of water-driven climate impacts.
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Tracking Microplastics: FAMU-FSU College Of Engineering Researcher Helps Discover How Microplastics Move For Better Storm Water Management
9/30/2024
Microplastic pollution is a significant environmental problem that harms animals and people and affects ecosystems worldwide.
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Climate Change Will Lead To Wetter US Winters, Modeling Study Finds
9/26/2024
Most Americans can expect wetter winters in the future due to global warming, according to a new study led by a University of Illinois Chicago scientist.
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Breakthrough Study From IU Scientists Predicts Catastrophic River Shifts That Threaten Millions Worldwide
9/18/2024
Indiana University researchers have uncovered key insights into the dangerous phenomenon of “river avulsion,” offering a way to predict when and where rivers may suddenly and dramatically change course.
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EPA Announces Winners Of 11th Campus RainWorks Challenge
9/18/2024
Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced the winners of its 11th annual Campus RainWorks Challenge, a national competition that engages college students in the design of green infrastructure solutions that address stormwater pollution at their schools and in their communities.