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Stories About Stormwater

Aqua-Aerobic Systems Offers a New Solution for Managing High Flows From Storm Events
Aqua-Aerobic Systems Offers a New Solution for Managing High Flows From Storm Events
Editorial
October 16, 2019

A new cloth disc media filter technology is designed to produce high-quality effluent from peak wet-weather flows and can double as a tertiary filter.
Making California’s Water Supply Resilient
Making California’s Water Supply Resilient
Online Exclusives
September 30, 2019

In this Q&A, two Stanford University researchers discuss how a diversified water portfolio can meet the water needs of California heading into an uncertain future
American Society of Civil Engineers to Grade Stormwater for First Time
Online Exclusives
July 25, 2019

The society's 2021 Infrastructure Report Card will see the inclusion of a national stormwater infrastructure grade
Ohio Plant Floods After Lightning Hits Switchgear
Ohio Plant Floods After Lightning Hits Switchgear
Online Exclusives
July 31, 2017
Damage is likely in the $3 million range for the Lima Wastewater Treatment Plant after a lightning strike knocked power and backup generators offline
Funding the High Cost of Aging Infrastructure
Funding the High Cost of Aging Infrastructure
Online Exclusives
May 11, 2017
University research team creates interactive online map showing the various ways utilities have gotten creative with financing mechanisms
EPA Launches New Guide for Long-Term Stormwater Planning, Names Five Pilot Communities
Online Exclusives
October 31, 2016
Trying to Reduce Stormwater Runoff? In Philly, There’s an App for That
Trying to Reduce Stormwater Runoff? In Philly, There’s an App for That
Online Exclusives
September 20, 2016
The Credits Explorer app lets commercial property owners virtually design green infrastructure. Implementing green roofs, rain gardens and permeable pavement reduces runoff and their stormwater fee.
Wastewater Stepchild? Changing the Perception of Stormwater
Editorial
September 13, 2016
Clean-water professionals have long looked at stormwater as an entirely separate issue. Important signs indicate that is changing.
Mosquito Control: How El Paso Water is Battling the Spread of Zika
Mosquito Control: How El Paso Water is Battling the Spread of Zika
Online Exclusives
August 29, 2016
In this Texas community, stopping the spread of the Zika virus means controlling prime mosquito breeding areas in stormwater ponds.
Tunneling in Paradise: Honolulu Completes Gravity Sewer Project
Tunneling in Paradise: Honolulu Completes Gravity Sewer Project
Online Exclusives
August 22, 2016
It’s the state’s largest-ever sewer project. Find out how a massive tunneling project is improving wastewater services on the Hawaiian island of Oahu