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Press Release: Leoni Township Celebrates Clean Water Plant Improvements

Leoni Township officials dedicated upgrades to its 3.0 million gallon per day (mgd) Membrane Bioreactor (MBR) plant that services the Township and 12 other communities in southeast Michigan. The dedication…
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Newsletter: Plant 3D Modeling Better Quality and Efficiency in Construction Drawings

Michigan communities are now reaping the benefits of new construction project drawings in three-dimensions. The added dimension, using AutoCAD Plant 3D, adds three-dimensional (3D) models, including piping, equipment, and support…
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What Is a Property Condition Assessment?

A property condition assessment (PCA) is an evaluation of the current conditions of the property along with a list of recommendations on repairs that are anticipated within the next 20…
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Difference Between Phase I Environmental Site Assessment vs. Phase II

A Phase I Environmental Site Assessment (ESA) and a Phase II ESA are key components of environmental due diligence. The purpose of a Phase I ESA and Phase II ESA…
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How Complete Street Policy Is Going to Improve Your Cities

What Is Complete Street Policy? Complete Streets is a method of planning, designing, building, operating, and maintaining streets for everyone, including pedestrians, bicyclists, motorists, and transit riders. These streets are…
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The Source Water Protection Program & How to Get Funding

What Is a Source Water Protection Area? A Source Water Protection Area is the surface and subsurface area surrounding a water well or wellfield supplying a public water system, through…
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Press Release: F&V Names 4 New Associates

Fleis & VandenBrink (F&V) announced the addition of four new Associates to its ownership team. New Associates include Scott Hall, PE, Scott Rasmussen, PE, Katie Strohauer and Robert Jones. “It’s…
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Why Underwater Bridge Inspections Are Important

F&V Underwater Inspection Services F&V are experts at gathering and documenting the structural integrity of bridges. Our dive team is made up of licensed engineers who are highly trained and…
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Why Identifying Infiltration and Inflow is Critical

What Is Infiltration and Inflow (I&I)? Sanitary sewer systems are designed to move wastewater from residences and businesses to a treatment facility. However, leaking pipes and manholes, as well as…
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ALTA Surveys: The Must-Know Guide

What Is an ALTA Survey? An American Land Title Association (ALTA) survey verifies a legal description and possible easements of subject property. An ALTA/NSPS Land Title Survey is performed by…
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