Failing Pipe Causes Win for Some Residents in Killeen
Repairing a sewer line can be quite expensive but most homeowners don’t know they’re responsible for the sewer laterals. Repairs can be upwards of $25,000 and most people don’t have that kind of money for repairs and homeowners insurance won’t cover the cost. Some residents near Killeen recently voiced their concerns – and frustrations – […]
Arlington Makes Noteworthy Progress for Underground Infrastructures
The University of Texas at Arlington has all hands on deck in participation of an all-encompassing, innovative sewer project. Engineers have collaborated on an underground infrastructure overhaul for sewer manholes across the city. Currently, the University has established a cooperative to inspect hundreds of sewer manholes in an effort to detect any deterioration or erosion […]
Dallas Maintains Sewer Integrity and Material Recycling Initiatives
Many Dallas communities are now developing strategies for various means of recycling and composting, in order to limit waste. Many of these techniques are performed by individuals and citizens of the community. Alternatively, it takes a more in-depth process to address composting large amounts of landscape waste. The city has incorporated regional programs in response […]
Dallas Schedules Sewer Maintenance and Sewer Overflow Advisory
The city of Dallas has a worklist for the New Year that includes the extensive rehabilitation of streets and sidewalks and much-needed sewer overhauls. Recently, the city experienced a large sewer overflow, due to a pipeline collapse in a residential neighborhood. The estimated overflow was more than 300,000 gallons, making the upgrades even more imperative. […]
Dallas’ Proactive Effort to Keep Sewers Unimpaired
The city of Dallas is keeping things moving with a united resolve, as the heavy rainfall of recent days has placed quite a burden on the sewer system. Residents in many neighborhoods have been affected by the record-setting rainfall. Sewer overflows have been tallied in amounts of 100,000 gallons and greater in several locations. The […]
Texas, We’ve got the Plumber for You!
If you live in Texas, there’s one plumber you should know for sure. Perma-Liner Industries is proud to introduce Joe Rushing Plumbing as one of our certified installers. Joe has built a prime, top of the line business and cares about providing the best service to his customers. Joe Rushing has the highest quality plumber […]
Financial Funding Allocated for Water Projects
The State Water Implementation Fund for Texas (SWIFT) was created by the Texas Legislature to provide affordable, ongoing state financial assistance for projects in the state water plan. The program helps communities develop cost-effective water supplies by providing low-interest loans, extended repayment terms, deferral of loan repayments, and incremental repurchase terms. Approved projects may […]
San Antonio’s Water System and Discount Programs
San Antonio’s water and wastewater infrastructure is the massive system of pipes, water wells, pumps, storage tanks, treatment facilities, and pump stations that is mostly below ground. The city has more than 9,000 miles of water and sewer mains buried below the 560-square miles that San Antonio Water System serves – enough to stretch from […]
Rainy Season and Sewer Drainage Systems
Many of us are experiencing a rainy season now that summer is in full swing. Along with the sunny delights and fanfare this time of year brings, there is also a need to think about the proper functioning of our drainage systems where we live. It is important to know to what extent a drainage […]
Sewer and Water 101
Summer is indeed here in all its glory. We know that means rainfall is here, too. In fact, in many parts of the country we have had record setting storms. Precipitation can heavily contribute to an overloaded sewer system. As a nation, we have over 700 communities that utilize combined sewer systems. There are some […]
