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An Evaluation of the Switz City Wastewater Treatment Plant (WWTP)
Artistic Impression Of Wastewater Treatment Plant (WWTP) The Switz City Wastewater Treatment Plant (WWTP) is located at 5429 County Road 200 N., Switz City, IN. The National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System Program or NPDES Permit Number is IN0042650, and the...
Completed and Implemented: Town of Switz City’s Asset Management Plan (AMP) in Action
By BAMI-I Journal Editor: Wei Liao In the southwest corner of Indiana lies Switz City, a town of 268 residents that has taken an unusual path over the past two years. Once reliant on a “fix it when it breaks” approach, the community has now moved toward a data-driven...
Subsurface Utility Engineering (SUE) and Utility Coordination
Subsurface Utility Engineering (SUE) and Utility Coordination (UC): The Cornerstone of Quality Control Subsurface Utility Engineering (SUE) and Utility Coordination (UC) are essential for modern infrastructure development, ensuring safe, efficient, and cost-effective...
SUBSURFACE UTILITY ENGINEERING (SUE): Protecting the Integrity of the Industry
In recent years, a troubling trend has emerged in the utility location industry. Many companies are marketing themselves as Subsurface Utility Engineering (SUE) providers, despite lacking the necessary qualifications. They often reference the ASCE 38-22 standard and...
Indiana Mandates Water Infrastructure Asset Management Through Landmark Legislation
The Indiana General Assembly has officially enacted House Enrolled Act 1459 (HEA 1459), landmark legislation that significantly strengthens asset management requirements for all water and wastewater utilities statewide, effective July 1, 2025. This groundbreaking law...
Water and Wastewater Infrastructure in the USA Cannot Be Updated and Replaced Based on 2-4% MHI
By Kurt Wright, PE, Wright & Associates, Inc. Introduction Let's take a snapshot of utility rates in the USA from a particular angle—as a percentage of Median Household Income (MHI). Think of a charcuterie board for food for a gathering. No one would consider the...
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