In Louisville the most common pipe line is cast iron
In Louisville the most common pipe line is cast iron. Cast iron pipes were introduced to the United States in the nineteenth century, imported from Europe. Cast iron pipes were to replace wooden pipe lines and now sewer pipes range from cast iron, PVC, and clay. All of which at some time or another will […]
1,600 miles of lateral sewer pipes
The sanitary sewer system of New Orleans consists of 1,600 miles of lateral sewer pipes starting at 8 inches in diameter. The design of the sewer system started in 1898, and today like any sewer system continual maintenance and repairs are done routinely. The Sewer System Evaluation and Rehabilitation Program ( SSERP) is coordinating with […]
Addressing The Flooding Problems of New Orleans
New Orleans streets have endured much rain, water and sewage is the years past. Hurricane Katrina left the city in ruins and even still today the city is recovering from the aftermath and casualties. After Katrina, the city has made many improvements but still suffer from major flooding and pollution. Many broken sewer pipes have […]
