There’s a major sinkhole causing havoc in the Williamsport area. The cause: the city’s century-old sewer line. The cost to
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Cross-Connections at the Crosshairs in Philadelphia Water System
Another historically old American city, another aging pipe system under distress. Philadelphia is one of the oldest cities in the
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Philadelphia’s New Strategy to Eliminate Lead Service Lines
There’s some good news in and around Philadelphia as programs to better the sewer system are available and in high
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Philadelphia Uses Green Infrastructures to Improve Sewer System
Philadelphia and other smaller cities in Pennsylvania are undergoing extensive changes to enhance the sewer system. Many treatment plant upgrades
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Philadelphia: Among Northeast Cities Under Winter Storm Advisory
The City of Philadelphia and many cities in the Northeast are under a snow emergency. Northwestern and Central Pennsylvania are
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Philadelphia’s Clever Use of High-Tech Gadgets for Green Initiatives
It seems that the more time passes, the more necessary it becomes to keep up with that ever-changing passage of
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University Of Pennsylvania’s “Green” Work of Art
The University of Pennsylvania has been both resourceful and innovative in the creation of sustainable “green” projects. Within the last decade,
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Philadelphia Assists Homeowner’s with Basement Flooding Guard
The Philadelphia Water Department is tirelessly dealing with an on-going problem: unrelenting flooding issues for home and business owners. In
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Full Steam Ahead! Check Out Perma-Liner Industries 2016 Events Line Up!!
Undoubtedly, you are still enjoying the many highlights that this time of year brings, but as the glory days of
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Philadelphia’s Pilot Project for Infrastructure Proposals
The City of Philadelphia is asking for assistance from the community on new and innovative ways to reduce the cost
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Valley Forge Begins High Priority Sewer Restoration
The Township of Tredyffrin has begun urgent sewer upgrades that will cause several road closures around Valley Forge National Historical
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Drexel University Leads Intriguing Rainwater Study
The process of collecting and using roof runoff, which is also referred to as rainwater harvesting, has been a noteworthy
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Philadelphia Funds Stormwater Projects for Property Owners
The city of Philadelphia has approved a Stormwater Management Incentive Program Grant. Only non-residential properties are eligible for the (SMIP)
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Philadelphia’s Flood Relief: Project Planning
Like many cities across the nation, Philadelphia is confronted with an increase in flood risk to both properties and natural
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Philadelphia’s Creative Stormwater Project
Philadelphia residents and tourists in the city’s historic Independence Hall area can now soak in a truly stunning piece of
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Sewer Project Approved for St. Clair Township
The residents of Butler County are looking forward to a new sewer design. The City has just approved a $2.8
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Sewer System Committee Formed in Wilkes-Barre
The City Council is looking for alternatives to maintenance costs that are adding up and causing concern for the operation
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Rainy Season and Sewer Drainage Systems
Many of us are experiencing a rainy season now that summer is in full swing. Along with the sunny delights
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Cranberry Township Gets the Gold
Just last month Cranberry Township, a lovely town in Pennsylvania received a top award of achievement for being recognized as
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Sewer and Water 101
Summer is indeed here in all its glory. We know that means rainfall is here, too. In fact, in many
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