Determining the condition of large sewers can be challenging, but multiple tools are available to help. This article, which was published in the October 2015 issue of Keystone Water Quality Manager magazine, provides a brief review of large sewer condition assessment tools and gives some guidance in deciding which to use. Knowing the condition of your […]
Many local officials realize the need to improve stormwater management to protect water quality, but fear constituents would oppose a new fee for stormwater services. Experience shows a transparent approach that involves community stakeholders can build consensus. by: Adrienne Vicari, P.E. (These tips are excerpted from an article we published in the October 2015 […]
Lewisburg, PA, Office Manager Erin Threet was honored in the September 25 issue of PA Business Central as a local Woman Making a Difference. PA Business Central is a leading business journal serving the Central Pennsylvania region. Women from across the paper’s 23-county readership area were nominated based on their business success and contributions to the […]
by: Russ McIntosh This article was published by Pennsylvania Municipal Authorities Association in the August 2015 issue of their magazine, The Authority. Does your authority lease facilities from its incorporating municipality? If so, your lease payments should be carefully documented and calculated to ensure you are in compliance with Act 73, or a potential legal challenge […]
HRG has again been named one of the top 100 privately held companies in Central Pennsylvania, according to the Central Penn Business Journal. This list is compiled annually by the publication based on total company-wide revenue. “HRG is proud to be a part of the growth and success of the Central Pennsylvania economy,” said HRG […]
HRG is proud to have worked with the Monongahela River Trails Conservancy on converting a remediated brownfield site into a popular trailhead on the Mon River Rail-Trail in Star City, West Virginia. Formerly the site of a glass manufacturing facility, Monongalia County Commission completed remediation of the site in 2012, paving the way for this […]
Many municipalities have a speeding problem in their neighborhood and wish to address complaints from their residents about safety concerns that result from excessive speed on quiet streets. While those residents often think a stop sign or reduced speed limit will correct the issue, studies indicate that unnecessary stop signs can actually increase speeds on […]
by: Adrienne Vicari, P.E. Two years after the passage of Act 68, many municipalities still have legitimate concerns about whether a stormwater authority would be right for their community. In a previous article, HRG addressed concerns about public opposition, up-front costs, and a loss of control over the infrastructure covered under the MS4 permit. In […]
by: Adrienne Vicari, P.E. Act 68 gave municipal authorities the ability to finance, own, operate and lease stormwater facilities, but, two years later, many municipalities still have questions about whether an authority is right for their community. Aging infrastructure and increasing regulatory obligations from the state and federal government have put a heavy burden on […]
Municipal managers are under pressure every day to deliver more services in spite of shrinking budgets. With only so much money available, they must make tough choices about what investments to make in their community. Though they’ve heard the benefits of asset management many times in recent years, they still don’t feel they have the […]