Editor's note: Here, we highlight just a portion of the Evanston, Ill., collections system. Watch for a full profile of Evanston in the December issue of MSW magazine.To deal with stormwater overflows, cities across the country are separating combined sewers and digging new storm sewer lines — at a considerable expense.Not so in Evanston, Ill. The city has taken a different approach, installing Reg-U-Flo flow restrictors from Hydro International in alley and street drainage inlets to its combined sewer system, which prevents the combined system from overloading during heavy rains.The stormwater that stays on the street due to the inlet restrictors
Stormwater Management: The Flow Restrictor Solution
In Evanston, Ill., city managers found a new way to manage stormwater, decrease overflows and prevent basement backups — all while saving money.
