Projects at a Standstill Despite Funding Available
For anyone who has experienced rain in New Orleans, one thing is true: New Orleans is a city that floods. This statement is well-known around the world. New Orleans is also a city that still needs major infrastructure repairs since Hurricane Katrina struck the Big Easy more than 12 years ago. Not only did the […]
New Orleans Smart Home Buying Strategy saves Time and Money
New Orleans is a city with many awe-inspiring homes from historic Esplanade Ridge to Gentilly with its landscaping of trees and exquisite and spacious yards. The residents here were met with vast destruction during Hurricane Katrina. However, the city at- large has been adept at rebuilding and in doing so, has also acquired more skillful […]
Louisiana True Grit in Deluge, Sewer Overflows, and Homeowner Policy Changes
Our condolences to the State of Louisiana after the wide-reaching flood catastrophe which affected many residents of the state. It’s been a month of loss and yet again, going into re-build mode. Perma-Liner Industries offers our support to all affected by the floods and would like you to reach out to us if we can […]
New Orleans Permanent Canal Closures and New Pump Stations
When Hurricane Katrina occurred, it pushed water from Lake Pontchartrain into New Orleans’ three major drainage canal, putting pressure on floodwall-topped levees which failed to withstand the load of the water. The rise of lake water caused the failure in two places of I-walls along the city’s London Avenue Canal and moved by some 35 […]
A New Orleans Neighborhood: Bewildered by Sewer Setback
Residents of New Orleans living in the neighborhood of Prytania St. have been no stranger to unceasing construction. A project that is part of the Southeast Louisiana drainage initiative has been far more extensive than originally planned. To be specific, two years more extensive. Concerned residents have conducted a meeting with a spokesperson from the […]
Ascension Parish and the Coastal Flood Advisory
Areas of Louisiana have been experiencing torrential rain and coastal flooding. More than 20 inches of rain fell in the hardest-hit places. Major flooding caused a state of emergency for the entire state and sent the National Guard to help with water rescues. Schools were closed in Ascension Parish and pumps were up and running […]
New Orleans Storm Water Demo for Students
The Sewerage and Water Board of New Orleans offers a storm water demonstration called Enviroscape. This is an educational tool for students to gain awareness about the local environmental issues and how storm water can affect the community. The demonstrations are free of charge and include a presentation for approximately 30 minutes for a group […]
New Orleans Initiative Replaces Paving With Plants
New Orleans is currently participating in a proactive program for residents to take part in. The Greater New Orleans Water Collaborative main goal to help homeowners remove excessive concrete or asphalt in front of their homes. The Water Management Strategy called for significant and lasting changes to storm water management, utilizing rainfall to help solve […]
New Orleans Clean Water Fund
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) recently awarded the Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality a grant of more than $15.33 million to fund clean water projects in the state. The grant goes to the state’s Clean Water Revolving Loan Fund (CWSRF), which provides low-interest, flexible loans to communities to help them improve water quality and […]
New Orleans Drainage Canals and Parishes
New Orleans is embarking on a drainage initiative called the Southeast Louisiana Drainage Program (SELA) for the Napoleon Canal. This will be accomplished by constructing new pumping stations and better drainage canals throughout the city. Each canal will be 19 feet wide by 13 feet high. They will parallel an existing 20-by-12-foot canal which will […]