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From Physorg.com: Efforts underway at Virginia Tech to address deterioration of nation's water pipes

Provided by Virginia Tech
May 26th, 2010

 

More than two million miles of the nation's infrastructure of water and wastewater pipes is nearing the end of its usefulness, but the mostly underground facilities often do not attract much attention because of this "invisibility," said Sunil Sinha, Virginia Tech associate professor of civil and environmental engineering (CEE).

EPA to Initiate Rulemaking to Reduce Harmful Effects of Sanitary Sewer Overflows

WASHINGTON - The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is initiating  rulemaking to better protect the environment and public health from the harmful effects of sanitary sewer overflows (SSOs) and basement backups. In many cities, SSOs and basement backups occur because of blockages, broken pipes and excessive water flowing into the pipes.

New "Water You Waiting For" Video

A new video, "Water You Waiting For" is now available for viewing on the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) website. Produced by EPA as part of the agency's efforts to promote water sector careers as green jobs, the "Water You Waiting For" video is designed for high school and vocational students.