Stormwater
Woolpert secures $5.4 million stormwater management contract in South Carolina
Woolpert will provide services throughout the state related to every aspect of stormwater management, including the development of stormwater quality design standards and specifications, illicit discharge detection and elimination, erosion and sediment control, post-construction water quality, monitoring, and public education.
Pennsylvania secures over half a million dollars in grants for stormwater management upgrades
State Rep. Nancy Guenst, D-Montgomery, has announced $546,221 in grants from the Commonwealth Financing Authority has been awarded for stormwater management improvements in her district.
TDEC unveils $191.2 million water infrastructure investment across Tennessee
(UI) — The Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation (TDEC) has revealed a comprehensive $191.2 million investment plan that will fund diverse projects ranging from wastewater and drinking water enhancements to stormwater management initiatives.
Virginia builds $18 million stormwater vault system to mitigate flooding
The stormwater vaults, constructed underneath Cardinal Elementary School in the county’s Torreyson Run Watershed, are capable of holding over 15 million liters of water, making it one of the largest precast concrete stormwater vaults in the Mid-Atlantic.
Fort Worth residents brace for 2024 water and stormwater fee hikes
(UI) — Fort Worth, Texas, residents will witness alterations to water and wastewater fees for the first time in four years starting January 1, 2024, as sanctioned by the City Council.
Sewage spill of 14,400 gallons in Durham, N.C., raises environmental concerns
(UI) — A post-Christmas sewage mishap unfolded in Durham, North Carolina, leading to an overflow of approximately 14,400 gallons of untreated wastewater from a sewer line, the City of Durham Department of Water Management reported.
Emergency stormwater capture system to be installed in Lahaina, Hawaiʻi
The Hawaiʻi Department of Transportation, County of Maui, and the Federal Highway Administration is installing an emergency stormwater capture system in Lahaina to reduce the environmental impact from silt, ash, and other disaster debris potentially entering storm drainage systems.
Philadelphia, Montgomery County to benefit from $7.5 million sewer, stormwater investment
(UI) — Pennsylvania Senator Vincent Hughes has approved over $7.5 million for water infrastructure improvement projects in Philadelphia and Montgomery County.
Illinois American Water invests $76.7 million in 2023 for local water infrastructure upgrades
(UI) — In 2023, Illinois American Water will have invested $297 million in water and wastewater system infrastructure replacement and enhancements throughout the state. Locally, in the company’s Central Division, the capital investment in infrastructure has reached $76.7 million in 2023.
Report: U.S. stormwater market to grow as aging infrastructure struggles under extreme weather
Cities now have to address the management of rainwater due to excessive water flooding roads and buildings and overwhelming stormwater systems.
St. Louis scrap metal facility violated Clean Water Act with uncontrolled stormwater runoff, EPA alleges
EPA alleges that SA Recycling failed to comply with certain terms of its Clean Water Act permit, including failure to update and implement practices to prevent runoff of pollution, failure to perform inspections, and failure to train employees on stormwater management practices.
Russ Ford named 2024 MVP of underground infrastructure industry
(UI) — Russ Ford, a noted infrastructure expert, has been selected as the Most Valuable Professional of the underground infrastructure industry for 2024. Ford, a senior associate at Lockwood, Andrews & Newnam Inc., will be honored at a special luncheon on March 19 at the annual Underground Infrastructure Conference (UIC).
Born after Superstorm Sandy's destruction, 2 big flood control projects get underway in New Jersey
A decade after they were first envisioned in the aftermath of Superstorm Sandy's destruction, two of the largest flood control projects designed to protect the densely populated cities of New Jersey that lie just outside New York City finally got underway last week.
Innovative solution for managing I&I challenges in sanitary districts
(UI) — A major challenge sanitary districts everywhere face is recurring and growing inflow and infiltration (I&I), from substantial amounts of groundwater and stormwater entering the sewer during periods of heavy rain. This issue is of paramount importance, as heavy rainfall can cause the intrusion of large volumes of groundwater and stormwater into the sewer system, overwhelming pump stations and treatment plants, and even causing costly sewer overflows.
Florida receives $120 million WIFIA loan to improve stormwater infrastructure, mitigate flooding
The City of Fort Lauderdale’s Neighborhood Stormwater Improvements Project will enhance climate resilience, upgrade stormwater infrastructure, and reduce water pollution.
EPA selects six communities to receive technical assistance to improve stormwater management
The expected outcome of the effort is a tailored stormwater management strategy for each municipality, as well as important progress toward improving the water quality impacts of stormwater runoff.
Fairbanks Morse Defense awarded $31 million contract to refurbish Arkansas stormwater pumping station engines
The pumping station plays a critical role in the Mississippi River and Tributaries project flood management system by protecting the lower St. Francis River Basin from damaging floodwater that would otherwise threaten the safety and livelihood of those living and working within the watershed.
Governor Hochul secures $234.5 million for New York water infrastructure
(UI) — Governor Kathy Hochul has approved over $226.8 million in financing and previously announced grants to commence essential water and sewer infrastructure work, including flood mitigation measures safeguarding critical clean water systems from high-water events.
Granite secures $45 million contract for Utah's SR-108 infrastructure upgrades
(UI) — Granite has been awarded $45 million to widen and improve State Route 108 in Utah. The project includes installing 10,000 linear feet of storm drainage systems, 2,000 linear feet of water main infrastructure, and 2,000 linear feet of sewer main improvements.
Foley Products acquires underground stormwater storage technology patents
(UI) — Foley Products Company LLC and Pre-Con Products have agreed to assign all the patents and trademarks for StormPrism, an underground stormwater storage solution, to Foley in the United States and Canada.
New Jersey invests $298 million in flood-resilience projects
(UI) — In coordination with Climate Week, Commissioner of Environmental Protection Shawn M. LaTourette has allocated nearly $298 million for two critical flood-resilience projects in northern New Jersey.
Maryland church receives $1.7 million grant for stormwater management project
(UI) — Sherwood Episcopal Church has secured a $1.7 million grant from the Maryland Department of Natural Resources (DNR) as part of its Chesapeake and Atlantic Coastal Bays Trust Fund initiative, marking a pivotal step in the implementation of Sherwood's Clean Water Project.
Minnesota forms task force to boost infrastructure resilience amid climatic challenges
(UI) — Over the following months, members of the task force will concentrate on improving the coordination among state and local partners in their response to the destructive impacts of storms, heavy rainfall, strong winds, and snowfall, which can wreak havoc on roads, bridges, wastewater systems, and more.
DEC and CNY Land Trust secure 144 acres to safeguard Skaneateles Lake drinking water
(UI) — The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) and The Central New York Land Trust, Inc. (CNYLT) have joined forces to protect the pristine waters of Skaneateles Lake, a vital drinking water source for 190,000 residents in Central New York.
Loyola University Chicago invests $10 million in stormwater system upgrades
As part of a larger, multi-phased initiative to improve stormwater management, Loyola is working to reduce the likelihood of future flooding events throughout campus and divert stormwater runoff from city sewers, and from carrying pollutants into Lake Michigan.
Recent floods highlight climate risks to New England's aging infrastructure
The floods this week in Massachusetts that put a few dams at risk have raised concern the structures may increasingly be at risk as stronger and wetter storms hit the region.
Los Angeles stormwater infrastructure proves resilient as Tropical Storm Hilary breaks records
(UI) — Tropical Storm Hilary, which swept through Southern California and Nevada on August 20, set records as one of the wettest storms in the region's history, despite not causing the expected destruction. In Los Angeles, infrastructure captured around 13 million cubic meters (10,500 acre-feet) of stormwater from the storm.
GPRS launches new safety initiative to address aging water, wastewater infrastructure
(UI) — Ground Penetrating Radar Systems LLC (GPRS) has announced a new safety initiative designed to help municipalities and facilities regain control of their water, sewer, and stormwater infrastructure. Water & Sewer Damage Awareness Week (WSDAW) will run Oct. 23-27, 2023.
Pennsylvania Supreme Court to consider legality of university’s stormwater charge exemption
In January, Commonwealth Court ruled the stormwater charge imposed by the borough of West Chester is actually a tax, and therefore the state-owned West Chester University should not have to pay an annual bill of around $130,000.
East Canton clean water disconnection program addresses sewer capacity and growth
(UI) — To prevent a costly replacement of sewer infrastructure and potential rate hikes, the new program offers eligible sewer customers in East Canton, Ohio, financial assistance—covering up to 75% of the expenses—to disconnect clean water sources from their sanitary sewer connections.
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