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Designing traffic control plans to keep growing communities safe
Noah Carmichael
Construction on roads and highways disrupts traffic flow and poses potential safety hazards for workers, pedestrians and motorists. A traffic control plan or TCP offers a detailed outline to manage tr...
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Securing funding for wastewater treatment plants in rural communities
Bridgette Stocks
Many rural communities across the United States rely on wastewater treatment processes that fall short of environmental and public health protection standards. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency...
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From rainfall to resilience: Engineers Without Borders ensures clean water for Amazonian Village
Kelsey Bird
There's no lack of rain in Libertad, Peru, but there is a shortage of clean, usable water. This Village, deep in the Peruvian Amazon Rainforest, is home to monkeys, iguanas, piranhas and native Peruvi...
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Transportation forecasting: preparing for growth
Noah Carmichael
What will traffic conditions in your community look like in the coming years?Are you worried an ever-increasing traffic flow will jeopardize the safety of your neighborhood streets?How do you ensure a...
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Importance of groundwater monitoring and remediation
Kendyl Hoss
Groundwater monitoring refers to monitoring water underground in saturated zones of soil and rock. Within these saturated zones, groundwater fills the cracks and spaces in rock and soil. Collectively,...
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PFAS removal from water: the evolution from groundwater to potable water
Jennifer Buholzer
Various Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS chemicals) are commonly used in industrial, commercial and consumer products. These manufactured substances are also called forever chemicals because ...
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Phase II Environmental Site Assessment costs for brownfield projects
Dillon Plamann
For brownfield redevelopment projects, a Phase I Environmental Site Assessment (ESA) might uncover evolving environmental concerns, including leaking underground storage tanks, contaminated soil or wa...
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