ARTICLES, ADVICE & RESOURCES
This section of our website is designed to help you stay informed of the latest issues and trends affecting your industry. Whether it be new regulations or innovative technology, keeping you up-to-date on these changes is just one more way we aim to provide you with value-added service every day.
Saxonburg Treatment Plant Expansion On Schedule, Under Budget
This article from the Butler Eagle newspaper discusses the $52.5 million expansion of a sewage treatment plant that will add 1,850 new customers to the system. Thanks to creative ideas from HRG and the other team members, this project, which is nine months from completion, is $600,000 under budget.
Intergovernmental Cooperation Can Help Municipalities Stretch Infrastructure Budget Dollars Further
Partnerships between municipalities have become a popular way of reducing the costs associated with a local police force in the past few years, but the same principle can be applied to infrastructure improvements such as roadway design, stormwater management, and water treatment. Such partnerships may also increase your likelihood of receiving grant money for these efforts.
Geographic Information Systems Are More Flexible and Affordable Than Ever Before
Local governments across the nation are using Geographic Information Systems technology to increase their efficiency and provide a greater return on the investment of public dollars. As technology continues to advance, flexible options have become available that provide a wider range of applications and a host of opportunities to fit any budget.
Act 57 Clarifies Water and Sewer Related Fees For Authorities
By the end of June this year, most water and sewer authorities in Pennsylvania will have to comply with Act 57's new requirements related to the calculation of tapping fees, connection fees, and customer facilities fees. Are you in compliance?
Act 57 Impacts Water and Sewer Fees Paid By Developers
Pennsylvania's new legislation regarding water and sewer fees willl have several implications for builders and developers related to reimbursement and refund provisions, tapping fees, resolution of disputes with authorities, and limits on the GPD an authority can assign to an Equivalent Dwelling Unit (EDU).
What you Should Consider Before You Finance Water and Sewer System Improvements
Water and sewer authorities have many considerations when contemplating the financing of infrastructure improvements. How can you best time your project to make the most use of your money and/or take advantage of grant opportunities? What capital charges should you impose? How can developer contributions assist you with financing?
What Financing Options Will Be Best for Your Water or Sewer System Expansion, Construction, or Upgrade?
Every water or sewer system construction project must be funded, and a variety of financing alternatives are available for your consideration. What short and long term options are available, and which option should you choose? It depends on many factors outlined here.
Resources and links from around the Web
This page contains links to a wealth of valuable information on the web, including updates on the bills currently being considered by the Pennsylvania state legislature, information on available grants and funding, and a clearinghouse of information on county and municipal land use regulations and comprehensive plans. |
