/tags/storm-water Storm Water en-US Copyright © 2024 ÍâÍøÌìÌà Fri, 25 Oct 2024 16:18:47 GMT /health-science-environment/2024-10-25/raw-sewage-illinois-cahokia-heights-aging-water-systems Outdated and poorly maintained sewage and stormwater systems have led to chronic sewage backups in communities across the country. Fri, 25 Oct 2024 16:18:47 GMT /health-science-environment/2024-10-25/raw-sewage-illinois-cahokia-heights-aging-water-systems Shahla Farzan /health-science-environment/2024-05-30/only-a-fraction-of-the-money-sought-for-cahokia-heights-projects-has-been-spent To date, only 4% of the money sought for projects to help the city of Cahokia Heights address its flooding and sewage crisis has been spent, according to an EPA analysis. Thu, 30 May 2024 21:02:04 GMT /health-science-environment/2024-05-30/only-a-fraction-of-the-money-sought-for-cahokia-heights-projects-has-been-spent Lexi Cortes /government-politics-issues/2024-04-01/construction-will-start-later-this-spring-on-cahokia-heights-main-sewer-line Replacing the sewer line is an essential step in fixing Cahokia Heights' faulty system that's left residents with backed-up toilets, flooded basements and standing water in their yards. Mon, 01 Apr 2024 19:08:16 GMT /government-politics-issues/2024-04-01/construction-will-start-later-this-spring-on-cahokia-heights-main-sewer-line Will Bauer /health-science-environment/2023-12-06/cahokia-heights-residents-allege-racial-bias-over-st-clair-county-covid-relief-spending The allegations center around the more than $50 million St. Clair County received from the federal government as part of the American Rescue Plan Act. Wed, 06 Dec 2023 20:29:28 GMT /health-science-environment/2023-12-06/cahokia-heights-residents-allege-racial-bias-over-st-clair-county-covid-relief-spending Will Bauer /health-science-environment/2023-10-31/u-s-epa-appoints-coordinator-to-address-cahokia-heights-flooding-and-sewage-woes The federal agency took similar action to address lead contamination in Flint, Michigan. The goal of the coordinator will be to maximize the federal government’s response to long-standing issues in Cahokia Heights. Tue, 31 Oct 2023 17:05:37 GMT /health-science-environment/2023-10-31/u-s-epa-appoints-coordinator-to-address-cahokia-heights-flooding-and-sewage-woes Will Bauer /health-science-environment/2023-07-24/most-of-the-midwest-is-in-drought-and-theres-no-simple-way-to-get-out-of-it Changing rainfall amounts, soil conditions and river levels all complicate the situation, which kicked off with a stretch of dryness this spring. Mon, 24 Jul 2023 21:33:46 GMT /health-science-environment/2023-07-24/most-of-the-midwest-is-in-drought-and-theres-no-simple-way-to-get-out-of-it Eric Schmid /economy-business/2023-07-06/parsons-vetoes-cut-millions-in-funding-for-projects-in-st-louis-and-rolla Projects whose funding was cut run the gamut, including veterinary technician programs at a few community colleges, salary increases for the Highway Patrol, removing vacant properties in St. Louis County and a handful of proposals to mediate erosion and manage stormwater. Thu, 06 Jul 2023 21:37:58 GMT /economy-business/2023-07-06/parsons-vetoes-cut-millions-in-funding-for-projects-in-st-louis-and-rolla Eric Schmid, Jonathan Ahl, Kate Grumke /health-science-environment/2023-02-23/deep-under-st-louis-county-tunnel-is-being-built-to-address-overflowing-sewers In far south St. Louis County, workers are using huge machines to dig a $175 million tunnel. It’s part of a Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer District project aimed at preventing sewers from overflowing. That could allow the district to treat all of the region's wastewater and protect the environment. Thu, 23 Feb 2023 22:28:18 GMT /health-science-environment/2023-02-23/deep-under-st-louis-county-tunnel-is-being-built-to-address-overflowing-sewers Chad Davis /culture-history/2023-01-10/tower-grove-parks-restored-stream-teaches-about-the-osage-nation-and-reduces-flooding A stream revival project at Tower Grove Park helps people in the St. Louis region learn about the Osage Nation while keeping rain runoff from city sewers. Tue, 10 Jan 2023 11:15:39 GMT /culture-history/2023-01-10/tower-grove-parks-restored-stream-teaches-about-the-osage-nation-and-reduces-flooding Britny Cordera /government-politics-issues/2019-03-23/msd-seeks-new-stormwater-fee-to-help-address-flooding-erosion The Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer District is asking its customers to pay a little more for stormwater service in an effort to fix problems caused by… Sat, 23 Mar 2019 12:26:37 GMT /government-politics-issues/2019-03-23/msd-seeks-new-stormwater-fee-to-help-address-flooding-erosion Rachel Lippmann