California Property Owners Being Educated on Water Damage
Water damage to a home or business can be extremely costly. It can be anything from natural flooding, an indoor plumbing leak, or a sanitary sewer overflow. Despite the cause of the damage, the water may contain bacteria, mold, chemicals, etc. and cause damage to structures, furnishing, and any belongings in the home or business. […]
Los Angeles Uses Smart Alternatives for Affected Water Systems
The city of Los Angeles has been proactive in its approach while conducting in-depth evaluations on water conservation. The recovery continues from the multi-year drought and finding alternate means to better the water infrastructure systems have been a vital aspect in making long term improvements. Some of the research has included an interesting analysis of […]
Los Angeles Finds Savvy Idea to Conserve Water after Drought
The city of Los Angeles has been making impressive efforts in light of the recent reprieve from drought-like conditions. The deluge that the state recently experienced as a whole, has precipitated new plans to conserve and capture the excess storm water for safekeeping, to be used at a later date. The strategies for capturing and […]
Los Angeles Residents Use Caution: Sinkhole and Heavy Storms Create Hazard
Recently, the City of Los Angeles has experienced fluctuations to the usual weather pattern. The same situation goes for other areas of the Golden State. While some of the changes in the forecast have been good, such as an improvement in drought-like conditions, others have caused heavy flooding and treacherous conditions. Seemingly at opposite ends […]
California Cities Setup Cultivated Use of Water
Many cities throughout California are conscientious of recycling and have been for the long term. But recycling water has now become a magnified topic as the drought persists. Recently researchers at UCLA have addressed the topic of recycled water being collected from sewer systems and then purified. At first glance, it may sound appealing. However […]
Full Steam Ahead! Check Out Perma-Liner Industries 2016 Events Line Up!!
Undoubtedly, you are still enjoying the many highlights that this time of year brings, but as the glory days of summer begin to wane, no worries! We’ve got some exciting events scheduled for you and they’re coming up right around the corner. Mark your calendars for these informative trade shows that you won’t want to […]
Orange County’s In-Depth Process of Water Filtration
The Groundwater Replenishment System (GWR) is located in Orange County and receives secondary treated sewer water for further treatment. H2O at the existing plant is treated using advanced techniques consisting of microfiltration, reverse osmosis (RO) and ultraviolet disinfection with hydrogen peroxide. The source, which is secondary treated sewer water, is first micro-filtered to remove small suspended […]
LA Gets Creative with Repurposed Water
During a drought it is crucial to find means to conserve water. The city of Los Angeles is being commended for doing just that in a unique and innovative way. The conservation initiative began with swimming pools. The task involved the use of leftover water that remained at McCambridge Pool and Recreation Center. With water to be […]
Turf Replacement Initiative Offers Incentives for Homeowners
The Department of Water Resources has an innovative solution for water conservation in Los Angeles. It is a rebate program incentive for homeowners who remove turf and replace it with landscapes that require little water. This is in support of the State’s drought response. The $24 million program budget is expected to support the conversion […]
Laurel Canyon Boulevard Infrastructure Investment
In an effort to decrease localized flooding during rainstorms, Los Angeles initiated a project which consists of a series of vegetated infiltration swales and dry wells along Laurel Canyon Boulevard. The design will capture and infiltrate storm water runoff into the San Fernando Groundwater Basin. This project will also improve curbs, gutters, and sidewalks. During […]