WERF will provide research, tools, and techniques for
sustainable wastewater conveyance system management practices, including
innovative approaches to preventing Sanitary Sewer Overflows (SSOs)
and Combined Sewer Overflows (CSOs). The products will provide guidance
on cost-effective operation, maintenance, condition assessment and
rehabilitation that will extend the life of buried assets.
U.S. EPA Announces Rulemaking on Sanitary Sewer Overflows The U.S. EPA recently announced its intent to start a rulemaking to better protect the environment and public health from the harmful effects of sanitary sewer overflows and basement backups.
New Findings on FOG and Root Control Do you think you know how fats, oils,
and grease harden in sewer lines? And are you using the most effective root control methods? A new research report may surprise you.
Ferrous Force Main Inspection Guidelines Order this report on best management practices that wastewater utilities can implement in their condition assessment programs. View the recent presentation by James Thomson given at the WERF Research Forum.
