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Understanding the impacts of secondary contaminants in drinking water
Tyler Nelson
Secondary contaminants in drinking water, also known as nuisance chemicals, do not pose potential health hazards but they may cause water to smell or taste unpleasant and appear cloudy or discolored. ...
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EPA brownfield grant recipients to transform Illinois communities
Bridgette Stocks
Source: U.S. EPA Since its inception in 1995, the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Brownfields Program has provided nearly $2.37 billion in grants to remediate contaminated sites and sus...
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Proposed EPA regulations to address PFAS in landfills
Jennifer Buholzer
A municipal solid waste landfill (MSWLF) is a dedicated land area or excavated site that receives nonhazardous solid waste from households and industries. An MSWLF may also receive nonhazardous sludge...
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CIPP sewer lining: A sustainable solution for wastewater infrastructure
Lucas Elsbernd
Ideally, a sewer line should last 50 to 100 years, depending on the materials used to build the pipes. The gradual deterioration of sewer pipelines is caused by cracks, settling, tree root intrusion a...
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Mastering railway design: Key insights into building sustainable railway systems
Noah Carmichael
The U.S. freight rail network runs on almost 140,000 route miles. It is operated by seven Class I railroads with the highest operating revenues ($490 million or more), followed by 22 regional and 584 ...
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Ensuring clean stormwater systems means ongoing compliance with MS4 permit requirements
Fehr Graham
Ongoing compliance with MS4 permits is among the most critical aspects of maintaining clean stormwater systems within your community. The Illinois Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) requires munici...
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Your land acquisition due diligence checklist: A must-have for municipal leaders and developers
Kendyl Hoss
Investigating the legal, environmental and financial conditions of a property is imperative to the success of a commercial land acquisition. If you are a developer or a municipality considering a land...
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