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“Thy fate is the common fate of all; into each life some rain must fall.”
— Henry Wadsworth Longfellow

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Heavy Rain Can Contribute to Sinkhole Formation
Heavy Rain Can Contribute to Sinkhole Formation

A sinkhole is a depression formed as the underlying bedrock is dissolved by groundwater (usually limestone). Sometimes, surface water entering a crevice in the bedrock may be the cause.

Preparing for MS4 Regulations
Preparing for MS4 Regulations

Under the new Municipal Separate Storm Sewer Systems (MS4) regulations that will take effect in 2018, new permittees will need to comply with additional obligations to meet the revised general stormwater permit requirements under PAG-13.

How to Prevent Sewer Overflow
How to Prevent Sewer Overflow

Excessive infiltration/inflow may cause sanitary sewer overflows during wet weather.

Investing in Clean Water
Investing in Clean Water

Spotts, Stevens and McCoy works in all aspects of Water Resources. Investing in clean water is a good business decision.

Site Development and Retrofit Methods to Reduce Stormwater Costs
Site Development and Retrofit Methods to Reduce Stormwater Costs

Managing the water that falls on the land is a complex issue, and has evolved beyond just installing pipes to carry away runoff from a very small area.