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Installing filters for phosphorus removal has proven to be an effective way to meet the Water Quality-Based Effluent Limits (WQELS) for effluent total phosphorus. Consideration should be given to identify potential strategies to fit filters in an existing hydraulic profile. Learn more about best practices when considering the addition of pumping equipment.
Sanitary sewer lift stations are critical to a municipality’s infrastructure to maintain a reliable collection system. There are multiple components for lift stations that should be reviewed and assessed intermittently to make sure a station operates efficiently and effectively with redundant and back-up systems. Learn about the electrical and control components that require intermittent assessments to run efficiently.
If you have a water or wastewater project that needs funding, you should consider submitting an intent to apply before October 31 for the state’s revolving fund loan program. Eligible projects receive below-market interest rates. Learn more about these funding options and how to apply.
Wastewater treatment facilities in Wisconsin fall under stringent requirements for how much phosphorus they can discharge to surface waters. These requirements improve water quality because lowering the amount of phosphorus reduces algal blooms. Learn how the clearinghouse simplifies the process for wastewater treatment facilities searching for farmers who can help them comply with their requirements.
Total nitrogen (TN) effluent limits for wastewater treatment facilities (WWTF) in Wisconsin are being considered by the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (WDNR). Some WWTFs that do not denitrify now may have to optimize their processes to get more denitrification. Learn what this means for your municipality and how you should start planning for it.
Since the state of Wisconsin passed legislation that changed the standards for phosphorus in surface waters, wastewater treatment facilities (WWTFs) have been preparing for increasingly stringent effluent requirements for total phosphorus (TP). Phosphorus filtration can help your municipality significantly reduce its TP effluent concentration and comply with the updated TP effluent requirements. Learn about the various types of phosphorus filters available, how they work, and what the advantages and disadvantages are for each system, so you can make the right choice for your WWTF.
All applications for FFY 2023-2026 BIL funding through the STP, Local Bridge, and/or CMAQ Improvement Programs are due by 5:00 PM on Friday, June 3, 2022. Learn what your municipality needs to know to take advantage of the $1.3 billion in federal funding now available for WI transportation projects.
President Biden signed the Bipartisan Infrastructure Bill into law on November 15, 2021. This $1.2 trillion bill includes $550 billion in new spending over the next eight years, roughly doubling the impact of status-quo infrastructure funding levels. Learn how this new funding will impact your next municipal infrastructure project.
The U.S Treasury released final guidance on how municipalities can use American Recovery Plan Act (ARPA) funds. Learn which additional infrastructure projects are eligible for ARPA funding under the final rule.
The US Treasury distributed the first allotment of American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds in June of this year, however, many Wisconsin municipalities are taking a wait-and-see approach when it comes to allocating their payment. However, ARPA Legislation states that municipal relief funds must be allocated by December 2024, and early planning is paramount to getting your projects off the ground on time. Here are answers to the questions we’ve heard most often surrounding ARPA to help keep your planning process moving forward.
Variable frequency drive (VFDs) can greatly improve efficiencies when used in pumping stations and aeration systems in wastewater treatment facilities.
Learn how the City of Columbus uses VFDs to significantly decrease power demands and reduce energy costs at their WWTF.
Revit allows users to create a single, integrated building information model to conceptualize, design, and document a project. Learn how the experts at R/M use Revit to improve virtually all aspects of the project design process and help clients visualize their projects long before construction begins.
The U.S. Department of the Treasury recently released updated guidance on the use of American Rescue Plan Act Local Fiscal Recovery Funds. The Interim Final Rule offers an expanded interpretation regarding the types of sewer, water, and broadband infrastructure projects that qualify for funding. Find out if your next infrastructure project is eligible for Local Fiscal Recovery Funding.
The American Rescue Plan Act will provide historic, direct federal payments to all 19,000 municipal governments in the United States. For some municipalities, this relief will offer a once-in-a-generation opportunity for community betterment. To help you consider your options and get a head start on necessary preparation, our experts developed a list of 25 water and sewer related infrastructure improvement projects that may be eligible for ARPA relief funding.
The deadline to comply with America’s Water Infrastructure Act (AWIA) is rapidly approaching. Utilities serving 3,301 to 49,999 individuals must submit a RRA certification of completion to the EPA by June 30th, 2021. Learn what tools are available to protect your utility and remain compliant with the EPA.
America’s Water Infrastructure Act (AWIA) requires municipal water systems serving more than 3,300 people to complete a Risk and Resilience Assessment and develop an Emergency Response Plan. Many communities must submit proof of completion before 2021. Here’s what your utility needs to know in order to protect your utility and remain compliant with the EPA.
The WDNR has launched a statewide initiative to mitigate per-and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in our drinking water. Learn why there’s increasing concern over PFAS in the environment, the possible human health effects caused by PFAS exposure, and how potential new state regulations may impact your municipal wastewater treatment facility.
While no person, business, or industry has managed to navigate the current public health crisis unscathed, municipal staff and local governments are facing incredibly unique challenges in the wake of COVID-19. As we’ve worked with our partner communities to help them keep our roads paved, clean water running, toilets flushing, and life moving during this unprecedented time, we’ve found the following tips to be helpful.
Infiltration and inflow (I/I) can cause significant problems for your municipality and its residents. Here are a few tips to help your community maintain an efficient and cost-effective sanitary sewer system by identifying, mitigating, and preventing I/I.
Learn how R/M helped the City of Oconomowoc save energy and costs by improving their WWTF grit removal system, and how we worked with Columbus Water & Light to evaluate their current water system and plan for future community growth.
