Stormwater Featured Articles

1. Rethinking Master Planning In A Data-Rich Environment 5/15/2026
   Digital planning tools are transforming the master planning process from a periodic study into a continuously updated decision-support system that integrates data, models, and operational insight.
2. Applying Two Flood Models To Cross-Check And Improve Each Other — And Maybe Saving A Downstream Village In The Process 5/1/2026
   Getting a second opinion is a time-tested piece of wisdom. During a recent project for a municipal water supply utility, we found that this advice also applies to modeling the effects storms have on the municipality’s reservoirs and dams, and the potential flooding impacts downstream of the dams.
3. Heavy Rain On Snow Is Testing Aging Dams Across Michigan And Wisconsin — This Is The Future In A Warming World 4/22/2026
   For much of Michigan and Wisconsin, as well as northern Illinois, 2026 has been the wettest March and April on record. The region’s aging water infrastructure was never designed for the volume of water it is facing. That’s a troubling sign for the future, with flooding becoming more common as global temperatures rise.
4. How To Design Stormwater Pump Stations For The Next 50 Years 4/9/2026

   Stormwater systems must evolve for extreme weather. Submersible pumps, compact designs, and digital modeling help build resilient infrastructure capable of handling future flood challenges.

5. Using Historical Performance To Optimize Your Coagulation Control 3/9/2026

   Non-intrusive ultrasonic technology provides precise, bi-directional flow measurement without process downtime. By clamping onto the pipe exterior, these systems eliminate maintenance and pressure loss, offering a reliable, data-rich solution for complex water and wastewater monitoring environments.

6. Sealing And Bearing Innovations In Flood Control Pumps 12/14/2025

   Flood control pumps must perform reliably after long periods of inactivity. Specialized sealing and bearing innovations, like permanently lubricated bearings and double mechanical seals, are critical to ensuring dependable startup and sustained performance in harsh environments.

7. 8 Ways MBR Assists Your Utility In Emergency Response 12/11/2025

   Whether it’s a hurricane, flood, fire, or extended power outage, the systems that sustain communities are often the first to be tested. And among all treatment technologies available, membrane bioreactors (MBRs) have proven uniquely resilient, helping utilities recover faster, maintain compliance longer, and protect the environment when stress is highest.

8. MBRs As A Compliance Safety Net: Keeping BOD/TSS Below Detection Even Under Stress 12/11/2025

   Maintain strict permit compliance even when hydraulic shocks or seasonal loads hit your system. Membrane filtration ensures dependable removal of solids and organic load, providing a critical process stability buffer against unexpected compliance risks.

9. Governments Need To Prepare For More Frequent Large Floods 12/5/2025
   While many scientific and technical reports show that floods are becoming larger and more common, reports underestimate how their frequency is changing. Flood sizes get the spotlight, but governments and experts need to also consider their frequency to address implications overlooked by traditional management methods.
10. How Artificial Grass Installations Help Reduce Stormwater Runoff And Improve Local Ecosystems 11/24/2025

    In areas with storm drains, the water can quickly overwhelm the drains, causing flooding hazards. For this reason, many towns have ordinances dictating how much ground can be covered with impermeable substrates.