Category: General Civil / Municipal

Sewer Monitoring Shows the Way to Savings

Sewer flow monitoring helps communities precisely determine whether their wastewater piping is right-sized, what effect proposed development will have on flows, and exactly where leaks might be causing problems. Monitoring involves placing a sensor into the wastewater flow. The sensor measures the depth and velocity and uses those parameters to calculate the flow rate. Sensors… Read More »

How Do You Reduce Runoff Pollution?

A vegetated greenway in the Village of Windsor, Wisconsin, is a good example of a way to remove phosphorus from stormwater runoff. The vegetation filters out pollutants before they reach wetlands and waterways. When it comes to a community having its stormwater runoff problems evaluated, spending a little money up front can potentially save that… Read More »

Closed Landfills: Managing Limitations, Seeing Possibilities

You may have read in our last post about the surprisingly long list of facilities that can be built on top of a closed landfill. Whether it’s exercise facilities for athletes or their faithful canine companions, outdoor event sites, or trails to enjoy nature, closed landfills are being turned into useful places that no one… Read More »