Oregonian

Heavy rains trigger sewer overflow advisory as Portland’s Big Pipe hits capacity

Portland’s Big Pipe hit 100% capacity Thursday after heavy rains, triggering a combined sewer overflow advisory that remains in effect for the Willamette River. The overflow began about 4:20 p.m.
KGW8

Portland's Big Pipe hit 100% capacity, causing sewer overflow to the Willamette River

PORTLAND, Ore. — Portland issued a combined sewer overflow (CSO) advisory for the Willamette River Tuesday as the city's Big Pipe system hit 100% capacity. Although the city's Big Pipes have led to a ...
Middle East Eye

UN warns of infection risk as Gaza’s ponds threaten to overflow

The UN’s Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs warned on Monday that possible overflowing of ponds in Gaza’s Sheikh Radwan neighbourhood could increase the risk of infections. "Gaza’s ...
BBC

Hillside ponds could stop valley from flooding

Plans are being developed to help protect Surrey villages from flooding in the wake of severe rainfall. Ash and Ash Vale are at risk of flooding due to rain run-off from the nearby Ash Ranges, ...
The Grand Junction Daily Sentinel

County to pipe canal on 38 Road, install multi-use path

Mesa County has been awarded a $1.8 million grant from the Colorado Water Conservation Board for a project piping a canal along a section of 38 Road and putting a multi-use path on it. On Tuesday, the ...
The Citizen

‘Our water turned green’: Residents near Dan Tloome beg for action after years of sewage leaks

Carel van Tonder at the sewage spill. Photo: Dominique Duvenhage Residents living near the Dan Tloome Mega City Project development are worried about the safety of their drinking water after years of ...
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From the Archives: Adding 4th Culvert Pipe for Emergency Spillway in Pond Dam | Part 1 of 2

Take a look back at when we started installing the 4th culvert pipe to improve the emergency spillway in the pond dam. This first part shows the process step-by-step with the Bobcat E42 R2 series.
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From the Archives: Adding 4th Culvert Pipe for Emergency Spillway in Pond Dam | Part 2 of 2

Here’s the second and final part of our pond dam upgrade project! Watch as we complete the 4th culvert pipe installation for the emergency spillway, featuring the Bobcat E42 R2 series in action. 🌊🚜 ...
thecooldown

Homeowner concerned after neighbor builds dangerous new property feature: 'Can you see the problem?'

A pond can be a great way to make your yard more aesthetically pleasing, but a recent Reddit post highlighted how one neighbor's attempt at this home addition may have adverse effects. Photo Credit: ...
WUSA

WSSC warns of potential controlled sewage overflow to protect D.C. neighborhoods

WASHINGTON — WSSC Water is warning the public about the possibility of a controlled emergency sewage overflow at its Anacostia Wastewater Pumping Station in an effort to prevent untreated sewage from ...
Southeast Iowa Union

Repairs made at Willow Pond

Willow Pond on the Kewash Trail was drained by about eight feet as contractors accessed and repaired an overflow pipe in April and May. Washington County Conservation Director Zach Rozmus said the ...