The industry is taking three key approaches to become greener.
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Mayor Rahm Emanuel and the Chicago Department of Water Management (DWM) today unveiled the converted Springfield Avenue Pumping Station. The change from a steam based system to an electrically operated facility will reduce carbon emissions by nearly 70 percent, increase reliability and save the City an estimated $4.5 million annually in operating expenses.
ALEXANDRIA, Va. -- Thirteen high-performing municipalities received recognition in the third annual National MS4 Stormwater and Green Infrastructure Awards on Oct. 2. These awards celebrate administrators of municipal separate storm sewer systems (MS4s) that perform beyond regulatory requirements.