Was money wasted on water and sewer pipes?
The City of Shreveport may have wasted millions of dollars on the unnecessary lining of new pipes on a federally mandated water and sewer project. This according to city council members. Shreveport was reported to the EPA in 2009 for multiple sewer overflows. Most of the city’s infrastructure was built before 1960 using concrete or […]
New Orleans Prepares Drainage Systems for Storm Season
As rain persists in New Orleans and other locations, such as Lake Charles and St. Bernard, many residents are making plans to get useful flood protection. The St. Bernard flood protection system covers more than 35 miles and protects against storm surge as high as 32 feet. But it comes at a cost of maintaining […]
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 […]
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 […]
The Napoleon Canal Work Advisory
The Sewerage and Water Board of New Orleans and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers are building new canals as part of the Southeast Louisiana Urban Flood Control Project (SELA). The entire project, estimated to take two years to complete, will run from Fontainebleau Drive to South Claiborne Avenue, with traffic patterns being periodically altered […]