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Philadelphia Proposes Ambitious 'Green' Infrastructure Plan.

Authors :
Landers, Jay
Source :
Civil Engineering (0885-7024). Dec2009, Vol. 79 Issue 12, p22-24. 3p.
Publication Year :
2009

Abstract

The article reports on the infrastructure plan proposed by the Philadelphia Water Department in Pennsylvania to reduce combined sewer overflows and implement sustainability. The proposed plan includes green infrastructure implementation, upgrading the three wastewater treatment plants, and restoring stream corridors. The plan, which costs 1.6 billion dollars, was submitted to the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection and U.S. Environmental Protection Agency in September 2009.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
08857024
Volume :
79
Issue :
12
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
Civil Engineering (0885-7024)
Publication Type :
Periodical
Accession number :
45703601