Combined Sewer Overflow

April Showers: The Tale of Two Cities

Amy E. Norquist | Posted 04.17.2012

Read More: Combined Sewer Overflow, Greensulate, Green Infrastructure, Philadelphia, San Francisco, Stormwater, Green Roofs, Green News
Amy E. Norquist

Two sides of the country and two different discussions about sewage and stormwater: Why is San Francisco a decade behind east coast cities in the adoption of green infrastructure?

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The Biggest Infrastructure Project You've Probably Never Heard Of

Adam Clampitt | Posted 12.12.2011

Read More: Clean Water, Sewage, Infrastructure, Combined Sewer Overflow, Clean Rivers Project, Dc Utilities, Dc-Water, DC News
Adam Clampitt

While most residents, including myself, take water for granted, I have quickly learned that D.C. Water is perhaps the most important utility in our region. Without clean water, our lives would grind to a halt.

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World Water Week and Urban Water Infrastructure

Robin Madel | Posted 10.31.2011

Read More: Water Main Breaks, Combined Sewer Overflow, Water Treatment, World Water Week, Urban Infrastructure, Wastewater Treatment, Environment, Green News
Robin Madel

Infrastructure in the United States, especially where water is concerned, is in bad shape, and our ability to support the projected population increases will be compromised if we don't make some changes.

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Lynne Peeples

More Than Meets The Eye: Hurricane Irene's Health Risks Likely To Linger

HuffingtonPost.com | Lynne Peeples | Posted 10.27.2011

Read More: Sewage, Dengue Fever, Floods, Combined Sewer Overflow, Mold, West Nile Virus, Hurricane Irene, Wind, Pollution, New York City, Video, Green News

Hurricane Irene's powerful one-two punch of high winds and heavy rainfall will undoubtedly result in dangerous airborne debris, fallen trees and flash...

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Lynne Peeples

Heavy Rain, Old Pipes, More People: A 'Perfect Storm' For Sewer Overflows

HuffingtonPost.com | Lynne Peeples | Posted 11.01.2011

Read More: Sewage, Environmental Protection Agency, Combined Sewer Overflow, Sewer Overflow, Great Lakes, Epa, Climate Change, Extreme Weather, Chicago River Sewage, New York, New York City, Green News

In the middle of last month's record heat wave, New York City warned its residents against cooling off in their local waterways. A four-alarm blaze ha...

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