Orenco Systems: Energy-Efficient Plus
Introducing OmniMax-A and OmniMax-D, MBBR Treatment Systems that give operators more control Article submitted by Orenco Systems It takes energy to treat wastewater. Orenco® Systems’ new OmniMax-A™ and OmniMax-D™ Moving Bed Biofilm Reactors (MBBRs) use less energy while treating secondary … More from our cover sponsor →
Solid waste, recycling and fleet maintenance move a relocation masterpiece
Rarely does a project go as completely right as the relocation of the solid waste, recycling and fleet maintenance operations in Venice, Fla. As long as Ashlee Castle, assistant public works director, has worked for the city, there has been … Continue reading →
Rejuvenated adopt-a-park program inspires community service
Green spaces in Melbourne, Fla., will get a facelift with the success of a unique civic initiative. The city maintains over 40 parks, each offering an opportunity for residents, businesses and organizations to contribute to their community. At the heart … Continue reading →
Electric utility superintendent Willie Daniels has a heart for community participation
If anyone has been around Scottsburg, Ind., for any length of time, they’ve heard of Willie Daniels. And surely what they heard has been all to the good. Daniels is superintendent of the local Municipal Electric Utility. Per the city … Continue reading →
Palm Coast project adds 21-million-gallon capacity to Hulett Basin
The London Waterway expansion project began in 2019 when the consulting engineering firm DRMP Inc. coordinated with the city of Palm Coast, Fla., to help to create and provide feedback on a citywide stormwater master plan. The plan analyzed the … Continue reading →
Lynchburg, Va., transforms high-risk dam into wetland
The College Lake dam had been studied extensively by both the city of Lynchburg, Va., and the University of Lynchburg for more than a decade. Classified as a high-hazard dam, there had already been many conversations about the future of … Continue reading →
Top Ten: Where to find the best money managers
Having strong management skills is in every person’s and every family’s best interest. Good money managers find that they realize their dreams sooner, or, if they’ve suffered a financial setback, they get back on track in a relatively short amount … Continue reading →
Landfill gas-to-energy project generating revenue for Corpus Christi
The city of Corpus Christi, Texas, has literally been turning trash into treasure with its landfill to gas-to-energy project. Corpus Christi’s director of solid waste, Philip Aldridge, shared how the project worked and how it’s created revenue for the city … Continue reading →
Corvallis, Ore., infrastructure project offers a model of proactive maintenance and community engagement
A recently completed infrastructure project in Corvallis, Ore., introduced critical waterline updates while demonstrating the city’s commitment to proactive maintenance and resiliency. The project, which replaced a 20-inch cast-iron waterline dating back to 1952, addressed aging infrastructure while ensuring uninterrupted … Continue reading →
Orenco Systems: Energy-Efficient Plus
Introducing OmniMax-A and OmniMax-D, MBBR Treatment Systems that give operators more control Article submitted by Orenco Systems It takes energy to treat wastewater. Orenco® Systems’ new OmniMax-A™ and OmniMax-D™ Moving Bed Biofilm Reactors (MBBRs) use less energy while treating secondary … Continue reading →
Rochester, N.Y., prioritizes pedestrian safety with school bus program
When Rochester, N.Y., made a decision to work toward becoming a Vision Zero city, city officials considered the three necessary components involved – engineering, education and enforcement. The city first moved forward with a school bus safety program that not … Continue reading →
National Public Works Week 2026
American Public Works Association announced the theme “Rooted in Service, Powered by Community” for the 2026 National Public Works Week, May 17-23. This year’s theme, “Rooted in Service, Powered by Community,” acknowledges that the roots of service run deep in … Continue reading →
Oceanside’s $30 million project: A commitment to modernization and sustainability
City planners have recently launched Phase II of an ambitious five-phase overhaul to replace miles of Oceanside, Calif.’s, aging water and sewer mains. Oceanside, a bustling coastal town known for its laid-back beach and harbor lifestyle, picturesque streets and marina, … Continue reading →
Capturing the ‘common man’: The National John Steinbeck Center
It began as a local initiative to preserve the archives of a native son, but since its opening in 1998, the National John Steinbeck Center has become one of the largest literary museums dedicated to a single author. Located at … Continue reading →
Homestead swim program makes waves of safety, opportunity
At the Toby George Park pool in Homestead, Fla., a quiet, but powerful transformation has been unfolding. What began as a federally funded initiative to serve underserved families has quickly grown into a lifeline for children and a point of … Continue reading →
From sewer overflow to renovated: Elkins painstakingly restores its city hall
It’s been almost two years since the city of Elkins, W. Va., has been able to carry on business as usual in its historic city hall building, after a sewage overflow flooded the building in August 2024; this was a … Continue reading →
Downtown improvement projects help Tyler invest in the heart of the city
There are multiple improvement projects happening in Tyler, Texas, to improve and preserve the downtown area. Currently, there is a sewer project underway, brick street removal and preservation, city street improvements and the creation of a green space for the … Continue reading →
Cooperation enables simultaneous road improvements in Wixom
Road construction is so common that motorists probably don’t think much about it unless they live in the affected area. Even then, they may not know how involved a particular project will be. Residents of Wixom, Mich., know one project … Continue reading →
Top Ten: Best states to raise a family
What characteristics might give one state an advantage over another in being a good place to raise a family? Affordability, certainly. Safety, quality healthcare, available housing and a few other factors would probably go into the mix as well. Some … Continue reading →
