Atlanta’s Smart Choice for Sewer Rehabilitation and Pipelining
Cities in Georgia, including Atlanta and surrounding suburbs, are working toward a better future for the underground sewer system. Currently, there are many state-of-the-art developments in wastewater treatments, storm water and collection systems. Atlanta is working to alleviate the millions of gallons of storm water which has pervaded the system. Because of this, the best […]
Atlanta Inspects Pipelines to Inhibit Tree Roots in Sewer System
The city of Atlanta has been dealing with tree roots, as have other cities within the area. Roots can build up inside the sewer system and cause clogs and problematic backups. These clogs can interfere with the daily use of your fixtures. Fortunately, there are ways to prevent this nuisance. Take note of any trees […]
DeKalb County’s Sewer Overflow and Smoke Testing Advisory
DeKalb County recently completed 400 miles of sewer pipe smoke testing and identified public and private lines in need of repair. The smoke testing of sewer lines is one type of required assessment outlined in the federal Consent mandate which was imposed over five years ago. The smoke testing consists of a nontoxic smoke which […]
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 summer begin to wane, no worries! We’ve got some exciting events scheduled for you and they’re coming up right around the corner. Mark your calendars for these informative trade shows that you won’t want to […]
Fulton County Establishes Sewer Line Warranty
Cities in and around Atlanta are getting with the program. The sewer and water line warranty program. Fulton County is now offering homeowners various options for coverage to sewer lines that can potentially leak and become problematic. It is almost always unexpected and never timely when the sewer backs up or the water line bursts. […]
Emory University’s Clever Alternative for Water Treatment
Atlanta’s Emory University is a private institution that was founded in 1836. The University has ranked in the 2016 edition of Best Colleges and National Universities. The University is committed to sustainable living on campus. Researching water treatment and supply has become a well-established initiative within classrooms. The University has used experimentation to reevaluate the […]
Atlanta’s MO for Optimum Stormwater Management
The city of Atlanta has developed a plan to reduce stormwater runoff by up to 225 million gallons annually. With this strategy, stormwater runoff will be managed through a cost-effective grey and green infrastructure design, which will accelerate green space development in urban communities. Green infrastructure infuses elements intended to mimic nature to more effectively […]
Atlanta’s Memorial Park and Flooding Prevention
Flooding and sewer overflows have been an ongoing problem for Atlanta’s Memorial Park for decades. City watershed management officials are now planning to spend about $400,000 over the next three to nine months to raise five manholes on a sewer line, through the park, by approximately 2 feet in order to keep water from flowing […]
Gainesville Identifies Problematic Issues for Sewer Structure
The city of Gainesville is working to efficiently address the problems arising from aging sewer pipes, and the costly road washouts that have been associated with this. New state and federal water quality regulations have prompted the need for a self-sustaining fee program to pay for storm water infrastructure upgrades. The initial fee proposed will […]
Climatology Study and Flooding Analysis in Atlanta
The objective of this study was to characterize the climatology of extreme rainfall and flash flooding in Atlanta. Nine urban watersheds in the Atlanta area were examined and found to exhibit a range of urban development and land-use characteristics. Flooding in Georgia is wide-ranging and impacts areas from the coastal regions to the mountains at […]