Tag: Climate Change

The Riverside Regional Water Quality Control Plant: A Pillar of Environmental Management The Riverside Regional Water Quality Control Plant (RRWQCP), nestled in the heart of Riverside, California, serves a critical function in maintaining the region’s environmental health and sustainability. This facility, often overshadowed by more public-facing municipal services, operates as a backbone of local infrastructure, […]

Water regulation is vital for protecting public health and the environment. Across the United States, various agencies set and update standards to ensure safe water quality. States and authorized tribes develop specific standards relevant to their local situations, which must be reviewed and approved by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). These standards are essential for […]

In the world of civil engineering, stormwater management is a crucial component of urban infrastructure. With increasing urbanization and climate change leading to more frequent and intense rainfall events, municipalities are under pressure to find effective solutions to mitigate flooding and protect water quality. One such solution is the George W. Kuhn Retention Treatment Basin, […]

Introduction In recent years, the concept of the water-energy-food nexus has gained increasing attention from policymakers, researchers, and practitioners as a way to address the interconnected challenges of water, energy, and food security. The nexus approach recognizes that these three resources are closely linked and that changes in one sector can have significant impacts on […]

The Passaic Valley Sewerage Commission (PVSC) is one of the largest wastewater treatment plants in the United States, serving over 1.5 million residents in the Passaic Valley region of New Jersey. With a history dating back over a century, the PVSC plays a crucial role in ensuring clean waterways and protecting public health in the […]