Stormwater Management Resources
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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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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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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.
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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?
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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.
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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.
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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?
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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.
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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.
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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.