Continuous inflow and infiltration analysis for sewerage systems
As hundred-, even thousand-year storm events increase in frequency, a holistic understanding of wastewater and stormwater systems and their capacities is needed to proactively protect property and assets.
Stormwater management funding announced for Western Irrigation District
Support for flooding and stormwater management in the Calgary area was announced by Infrastructure Canada for Stage 1 of the Western Irrigation District's Cooperative...
Improvements in stormwater management spurred by Low Impact Development techniques
Low Impact Development for dealing with stormwater is a concept first advanced in 1990 and can now be seen across North America. Green roofs, bioswales, rain gardens and permeable surfaces are all examples of Low Impact Development (LID).
Evolution of stormwater management technologies for urban applications
The efficiency of water management systems is at the forefront of every new development and many retrofit developments, as the increased stormwater volumes need to be managed in an efficient manner.
Land secured for Calgary’s Springbank flood protection project
A project to protect the City of Calgary from future flooding events moved closer to completion with Alberta’s acquisition of 188 hectares of land...
Kawartha Lakes agrees to new measures after drain maintenance sediment release
The City of Kawartha Lakes, in southeastern Ontario, has agreed to take several measures after a contractor’s drain maintenance work in 2014 released sediment...
Cloth media filter system chosen to treat combined sewer overflows
One city in the Great Lakes Region had to remedy a consent order filed for its untreated combined sewer overflow discharges.
Filterra Bioretention System Achieves ISO Verification
Imbrium Systems recently announced that the Filterra® Bioretention System has been verified in accordance with ISO 14034 Environmental Management - Environmental Technology Verification (ETV).
The...
Enviropod and Imbrium release LittaTrap to tackle plastics and trash in Canadian waterways
Enviropod and Imbrium Systems recently introduced the Enviropod LittaTrap™ to tackle the issue of plastics and trash in Canadian waterways.
LittaTrap is a low-cost catch...
Private side standards for sanitary and stormwater sewer infrastructure are woefully inadequate
Unacceptable amounts of inflow and infiltration (I/I) in new construction have been identified as a significant issue, particularly with the advent of more frequent and more intense rainfall events.
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KKR and XPV Grow Water Quality Platform with Acquisition of Environmental...
The addition of Environmental Dynamics International accelerates the growth of the water quality platform’s nutrient management offerings through Nexom and Environmental Operating Solutions.
