Wastewater
Read the first issue of 2021 Solutions newsletter here. Learn about the challenges involved with the Siouxland Expo site design in Sioux City in our feature story. Other stories include a road and utility update in Irene, where funding was a critical factor to its success; as well as a sewer system rehab project in Rembrandt. Learn which power pole is right for your project on page 8, and much more!
Our summer issue is now available! Read about wastewater treatment facility improvements in Sanborn, IA, projects in Sioux City that required careful design coordination, commissioning electrical facilities during the pandemic, and a Sioux Falls drainage project that reduced flooding issues.
Follow this link to the story about the Dell Rapids, SD wastewater treatment facility award:
The City of Dell Rapids, SD wastewater treatment facility was one of 30 clean water infrastructure projects recognized by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for excellence and innovation within the Clean Water State Revolving Fund (CWSRF) program. These exemplary projects showcase water quality improvements and public health protections that can be achieved when the federal government, states, municipalities and local utilities work together.
“The State Revolving Fund programs play a critical role in helping communities modernize aging infrastructure, create jobs, and protect public health and the environment,” said David Ross, Assistant Administrator for EPA’s Office of Water. “These projects are making vital water quality improvements in communities across the country.”
The State Revolving Funds (SRF) are EPA-state partnerships that provide communities with a permanent, independent source of low-cost financing for a wide range of water quality and drinking water infrastructure projects. EPA’s SRFs have provided more than $170 billion in financial assistance to over 39,900 water quality infrastructure projects and 14,500 drinking water projects across the country. This year’s honored projects include large wastewater infrastructure upgrades, community driven green infrastructure development and the construction of new water treatment plants. Several projects also include lead service line replacement, furthering EPA’s goals to protect human health under the Federal Lead Action Plan. All of these projects highlight outstanding achievements in water quality improvement that benefit Americans from coast to coast.
EPA’s Performance and Innovation in the SRF Creating Environmental Success (PISCES) program celebrates innovation demonstrated by CWSRF programs and assistance recipients. Each participating program nominated an innovative project that improved water quality, provided public health or economic benefits; and/or encouraged sustainability in the marketplace. Thirty projects by state or local governments, public utilities, and private entities were recognized by the 2019 PISCES program.
To see the full list of 2019 PISCES recognized projects visit the EPA website:
https://www.epa.gov/cwsrf/pisces