Public Works: Erosion & Sediment Control

Expanded polystyrene (EPS) geofoam vs. traditional fill

Wed, 12 Jun 2013 03:14:03 EST

Relative cost, weight, constructability, and other considerations for stabilizing soil.

5 street sweepers in descending order of popularity

Wed, 12 Jun 2013 03:20:34 EST

Finding what best meets your debris removal, maneuverability, and off-loading needs.

3 low-cost chemicals for cleaner sediment

Wed, 12 Jun 2013 12:20:57 EST

Using coagulants, flocculants, and/or precipitants in stormwater or wastewater.

Strategies for managing weeds

Fri, 15 Mar 2013 05:14:58 EST

Zapping weeds, keeping railroad crossings clear, and preventing herbicide resistance.

World Sweeping Association launches

Mon, 14 Jan 2013 11:43:30 EST

The World Sweeping Association has been formed by the management team of worldsweeper.com.

Dust: Regulators take aim at next pollutant target

Wed, 12 Dec 2012 01:37:26 EST

How to prepare your operation for increasingly stringent wind and water erosion controls.

EPA offers potential flexibility on sewer repair costs

Wed, 12 Dec 2012 01:40:24 EST

The new U.S. EPA guidance designed to rationalize city and county public works expenditures on Clean Water Act compliance is meant for localities such as Peoria, Ill. The city is in the midst of negotiations with the EPA on a consent decree covering combi

Solid waste products 2012

Fri, 21 Sep 2012 06:05:05 EST

Unload used jet hoses, sweeper brushes, etc., for free

Fri, 21 Sep 2012 06:05:22 EST

Business specializes in salvaging and reusing municipal waste.

Removing pavement deicer from stormwater runoff

Sat, 22 Sep 2012 12:44:41 EST

An anaerobic processing system cuts one airport's water pollutants by almost 90%.

Creating stable and healthy roadsides

Tue, 2 Oct 2012 04:55:09 EST

Weeds and other undesirable vegetation like to make their home along roadsides. But their presence can block motorists' line of sight and promote the spread of invasive species onto adjacent properties. Excessive vegetation also can damage roadbeds by creating erosion, potholes, and flooding due to improper road drainage off the surface.

Proper installation of corrugated HDPE pipe

Tue, 2 Oct 2012 04:54:39 EST

In most respects, installing corrugated high-density polyethylene (HDPE) pipe is like working with any other material: The pipe system's strength is a combination of the pipe itself and the backfill envelope. Proper construction maximizes the drainage capabilities designed into the pipe by maintaining alignment and load-carrying ability.

The greener, cheaper way to prevent erosion

Tue, 2 Oct 2012 04:46:17 EST

The time-honored solution to roadside erosion is to evaluate underlying reasons for erosion, then address them with a healthy dose of engineering, concrete, and steel. But that solution is facing challenges as state DOTs are being asked to do more with fewer resources. At the same time, many transportation departments are seeking new environmentally conscious options, which has opened the door to technologically advanced and economical solutions.

Sealing the deal

Sat, 22 Sep 2012 01:04:34 EST

Studies explore the merits of sealing pavement joints.

Water quality testing enters the digital age

Sat, 22 Sep 2012 01:05:20 EST

Web Extras 3/12/2012

Sat, 22 Sep 2012 01:06:10 EST

Click here for videos, an urbancanvas slideshow and additional content from this month's issue!

Clearing the path of destruction

Sat, 22 Sep 2012 01:07:56 EST

A waterless sweeper — and many volunteer hours — help clean up Joplin, Mo.

Win free sweeper parts

Sat, 22 Sep 2012 01:14:09 EST

Step-by-step: 3D modeling of water main replacement

Sat, 22 Sep 2012 01:16:59 EST

How an 11-phase construction sequence sped up design and regulatory approval.

Readers' choice: 10: Top 10 tools

Wed, 14 Nov 2012 05:18:18 EST

The votes (so to speak) are in on 2011's most popular products.