Stormwater Management Resources

1. WWEMA Window: Designing Wastewater Treatment Equipment For Resiliency 9/24/2023

   It is a known issue that wastewater infrastructure is aging and is in need of significant investment to upgrade or replace systems to operate safely. Age is not the only factor driving system replacements. Wastewater itself has changed, which means what flows through collection systems and into treatment plants is different than what it was 50 years ago. At home, lower-flow toilets translate to less water to move flushed solids.

2. As Extreme Downpours Trigger Flooding, Scientists Take A Closer Look At Global Warming's Role 9/19/2023

   After severe flooding on almost every continent this year, including mudslides and flooding in California in early 2023 and devastating floods in New York and Vermont in July, it can seem like extreme rainfall is becoming more common. So, what role does global warming play in this? And importantly, what can we do to adapt to this new reality?

3. 9/11 Unsung Heroes: How River Water Valves Saved New York City's Subways 9/11/2023

   When Jim Lauria visited New York's 9/11 Memorial and Museum several years ago, he learned there exists a lesser-known tale of heroism beneath the Twin Towers, involving a subterranean network of river water valves that played a vital role in protecting the city's subway system.

4. IoT And Smart Stormwater Management In The Face Of Climate Extremes 9/8/2023

   While climate change is most often associated with water scarcity concerns, its connection to severe storms cannot be overlooked — in terms of both potential dangers and benefits.

5. WIFIA For Stormwater Programs — Saving Money While Executing A Backlog Of Capital Projects 8/31/2023

   What if there were a federal program that could save you as much as $100 million over the life of the loan? And what if this program could allow utilities to invest in their backlog of capital projects and programs, while deferring repayment at a low interest rate for five years?

6. Houston's Exploration Green Prevents Flooding With Detention Ponds 8/4/2023

   Houston's Exploration Green — recognized as one of the best examples of green infrastructure in the U.S. — is an impressive flood retention project. Spanning 200 acres and consisting of public greenspace, a nature preserve, and a series of five natural-looking retention ponds, Exploration Green cost $43 million to construct. The ponds are designed to hold some level of water permanently, while also being able to take in stormwater during surges.

7. AI Analytics Transforms Water Management In Norway 7/12/2023
   The water-rich municipality of Lillestrøm was looking for a way to acquire more useful data to ensure decision-making and use of resources were as efficient as possible. Implementing a centralized artificial intelligence (AI) software has transformed water management and analytics for the better.
8. Quattrone Develops Cost-Efficient Stormwater Network Solution For New Housing Complex In Florida 6/30/2023

   In this case study, read about how using OpenFlows StormCAD saved $10,000 and avoided a potential six-month construction delay.

9. 2023 Hurricane Forecast: Get Ready For A Busy Pacific Storm Season, Quieter Atlantic Than Recent Years Thanks To El Niño 6/5/2023

   The official 2023 hurricane season forecasts were just released, and while the Atlantic may see an average storm season this year, a busier-than-normal season is forecast in the eastern Pacific, meaning heightened risks for Mexico and Hawaii.

10. Federal Money Is Coming To Fix Aging Flood Control Systems — But Plans All Too Often Reflect Historical Patterns And Not Future Risks 5/11/2023

    Heavy downpours and a thick snowpack in the Western mountains and Upper Midwest have put communities in several states at risk of flooding this spring — or already under water. Help is coming, as Congress has authorized billions of dollars for infrastructure projects under the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act in 2021. But there's a problem: New infrastructure planning frequently relies on historical flood patterns for its benchmarks rather than forecasts of changing risks as the climate warms.