Blog Archives: Municipal Infrastructure
New Annual Fees for DRBC Docket Holders
Posted by Lori Burkert on Thursday, May 4, 2017
It’s been 8 years since the Delaware River Basic Commission (DRBC) last changed their fee structure, so to keep up with inflation and stabilize and sustain funding, significant changes went...
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Categories: Municipal Infrastructure
Tagged: Potable Water | Wastewater | Stormwater | Environmental | Regulations
Water Tank Mixing 101: Why Mix? & How Do You Choose?
Posted by Christine Gunsaullus on Monday, March 13, 2017
Back when I was a young “tankie,” we built tanks with one common inlet and outlet pipe because that was the cheapest way to do it. Water quality wasn’t a consideration. I remember a...
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Categories: Municipal Infrastructure
Tagged: Potable Water
A Jackpot of Presentations at PRWA
Posted by Bryon Killian on Monday, March 6, 2017
This year, we’ve hit the jackpot with 7 presentations at the 2017 Pennsylvania Rural Water Association’s Annual Conference, and we’re sharing the wealth [of information]! The...
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Categories: Municipal Infrastructure
Tagged: Potable Water | Wastewater | Municipal Engineering | Stormwater | Engineering | Regulations
Pennsylvania Municipal Bid Base Amounts 2017
Posted by Bryon Killian on Wednesday, January 18, 2017
Each year the Pennsylvania Department of Labor and Industry announces new public project cost thresholds required for public bids. The threshold for 2017 have increased after staying stagnant from...
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Categories: Municipal Infrastructure
Tagged: Potable Water | Wastewater | Municipal Engineering | Budgeting & Funding | Regulations
DRBC Annual Effluent Reporting Due by 1/31/17
Posted by Bryon Killian on Tuesday, January 17, 2017
The Delaware River Basin Commission (DRBC) requires that all docket and permit holders who discharge effluent within the Delaware River Basin, monitor discharge levels and file annual reports to the...
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Categories: Municipal Infrastructure
Tagged: Wastewater | Environmental | Regulations
Tank Site Safety: A Storied Habit
Posted by Christine Gunsaullus on Monday, January 16, 2017
More than 20 years ago, at my former firm, Fisher Tank Company, the then new President, Leo Pasini, made a lasting impression on my mindset toward safety. Leo was a big advocate for safety at work,...
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Categories: Municipal Infrastructure
Tagged: Potable Water
DRBC Water Audits Due 3/31/17
Posted by Bryon Killian on Friday, January 13, 2017
Potable water suppliers who operate within the Delaware River Basin are required by the Delaware River Basin Commission (DRBC) to complete an annual water audit. These water audits are due to the...
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Categories: Municipal Infrastructure
Tagged: Potable Water | Environmental
Fighting the Looming Operator Void
Posted by Christine Gunsaullus on Friday, November 4, 2016
A knowledge and experience void is quickly approaching the water & wastewater industries. You may have heard or be seeing first-hand how the water/wastewater operator workforce is aging, and a...
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Categories: Municipal Infrastructure
Tagged: Potable Water | Wastewater
When to Inspect Water Tanks & Towers
Posted by Christine Gunsaullus on Thursday, July 28, 2016
I’ve noticed lately that time speeds up as I get older. Something I thought happened just a couple years ago, was actually five or six.We see this happen with some of our clients regarding...
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Categories: Municipal Infrastructure
Tagged: Potable Water | Wastewater | Engineering
Federal Water & Wastewater Funding Loan Rates Hit Historic Lows
Posted by Bryon Killian on Wednesday, May 4, 2016
Early last month, the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development (RD) lowered water and waste disposal loan interest rates for the 3rd quarter, to historic lows. Rates range...
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Categories: Municipal Infrastructure
Tagged: Potable Water | Wastewater | Municipal Engineering | Stormwater | Environmental | Budgeting & Funding