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Methane Explosion Injures 10, Collapses Roof at Chicago Area Water Reclamation Plant

UPDATE: Worker's torch set off methane explosion

Jeff Yoders

August 30, 2018

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The roof of the sludge concentration building at Chicago's Calumet Water Reclamation Plant collapsed at around 11 a.m. August 30. Ten people were hurt and successfully evacuated to area hospitals for treatment by the Chicago Fire Dept.

Environmental Regulation

Judge Strikes Down Trump Suspension of Clean Water Rule

After decision, 2015 regulation to go into effect in 26 states

Pam Radtke Russell

August 17, 2018

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The court action is the latest in a confusing maze around the controversial Obama-era WOTUS rule.

DC Water Set to Begin Final Segment of Anacostia Tunnel System

Tunnel-boring machine named after former assistant director for DC's Clean Rivers Project

Justin Rice

June 29, 2018

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Construction for the largest and final segment of the Anacostia River Tunnel System is scheduled to begin in July.

Energy and Water Nexus Hits Critical Juncture in India

Neelam Mathews

January 31, 2018

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Drought and continued reliance on electric generation that uses water for cooling are causing some of India’s power plants to shut down for days and even months at a time, a problem that is expected to worsen, according to a new report from the World Resources Institute.

Environmental Regulation

Supreme Court Ruling Could Boost Confusion on Waters Protection

Pam Radtke Russell

January 22, 2018

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A unanimous High-Court decision on the Obama-era WOTUS rule could reverse a Trump Administration sought stay.

New Orleans Erects Twin Water Tanks to Ease City Water Woes

Autumn Cafiero Giusti

December 19, 2017

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A $33.5 million project to construct a pair of 2-million gallon water towers in uptown New Orleans has reached the halfway mark, and the first tower is on track to come online this summer, according to New Orleans Sewerage & Water Board.

Houston's Water Innovation Hub Hopes to Avoid Harvey-Like Near Disasters

Pam Radtke Russell

December 14, 2017

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Houston engineer Drew Molly kept the city's drinking water system operating by the skin of his teeth during Harvey. A new innovation hub looks to prevent such near misses.

Project Team Delivers 20-Mile Water Pipeline Project in 90 Days

Autumn Cafiero Giusti

July 31, 2017

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Amid rigorous scheduling demands, construction is wrapping up on an $18 million project to build a 20-mile, high-capacity pipeline in Pecos to deliver water for use in hydraulic fracturing projects.

Pam Radtke Russell

June 14, 2017

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Those charged failed to notify the public about an outbreak of Legionnaire's disease that occurred long before the public focused attention on Flint because of lead in the water there.

$1.5B Storage Reservoir Project Approved for Everglades

Thomas F. Armistead

May 17, 2017

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Engineers in Florida are starting to plan for design and construction of a new $1.5-billion water-storage facility in the Everglades Agricultural Area south of Lake Okeechobee.

EVENTS

Webinar

3/14/18 to 3/14/19

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Building Resilience for Water Extremes

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During this webinar, ENR talks with utilities in drought-ridden, flood-prone and coastal communities to learn how they are preparing for these water extremes through improved infrastructure, optimized operations, and public and stakeholder outreach.

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9/20/18 to 9/20/19

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Funding Utility Resilience for Water Extremes

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ENR will discuss funding challenges and identify resources for water, wastewater and stormwater utilities in this time of water and climate extremes. We will look at available financial resources and discuss items such as best practices, and tools for pre-disaster mitigation, design adaptation, and infrastructure rebuild to make communities less vulnerable before, during and after extreme water events.

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On March 21, 2019, hundreds of your colleagues will gather at Pier Sixty at Chelsea Piers in New York City for ENR's 54th Annual Award of Excellence Black-Tie Gala. Just like past events, in 2019 you will have the opportunity to network with more than 1,000 construction leaders and make critical connections, while joining us to celebrate the Top 25 Newsmakers for their achievements in 2018 and be inspired by the Award of Excellence Winner.