Stormwater Featured Articles

61. 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.

62. 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.
63. 6 Ways To Make Waste Management Easier After Hurricanes And Flooding 9/6/2023

    Learn what steps you can take to make waste management efforts safer and less chaotic after hurricanes. 

64. Stormwater Tanks 9/6/2023

    Discover how stormwater detention tanks can aid in stormwater management, which involves reducing runoff into surrounding areas and improving water quality. 

65. 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?

66. 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.

67. Flowing With Feedback: Empowering Communities With The EPA Flooded Homes Cleanup Guidance Tool 8/3/2023

    Extreme weather events such as tropical storms and heavy rainfall present a variety of challenges for communities across the country. Flooding is one of the most common types of natural disasters impacting people in the United States.

68. 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.
69. Ready For The Storm: Bar Screens That Are At Their Best During Nature's Worst 7/10/2023

    Duperon’s stormwater line of products was designed to address the unique challenges faced in screening stormwater during storms.

70. 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.