Resilient Civil Engineering Blog

Kristen Berger, P.E.

Mar 25, 20191 min read

Hearing Conservation Program - Massachusetts Requires Public Sector Safety meet OSHA Standards

The Massachusetts Water Works Association (MWWA) March meeting held on March 21, 2019 included a presentation on the hearing protection...

Kristen Berger, P.E.

Mar 19, 20192 min read

EPA Provides More Information on Risk and Resiliency Assessment Requirements

Last month I provided a summary of the requirements in the America Water Infrastructure Act (AWIA) that impact public water suppliers...

Kristen Berger, P.E.

Mar 12, 20191 min read

Making the Most of Water System Hydraulic Models

Check out my paper entitled “Dynamic Hydraulic Modeling for Water Systems” in the March 2019 issue of the Journal of the New England...

Kristen Berger, P.E.

Mar 11, 20191 min read

Working with Purpose is Finding Fulfillment

Articles and blogs discussing the importance of work that has purpose and meaning seem to be on the rise. It may be that I tune in to...

Kristen Berger, P.E.

Feb 28, 20193 min read

Why Addressing PFAS is so Challenging

PFAS contamination of drinking water has received a lot of press and attention over the past several years. At this time, you may be...

Kristen Berger, P.E.

Feb 27, 20192 min read

What's the deal with Manganese?

Manganese in drinking water, whether tap water or well water, is more than a nuisance. When in water, it can stain laundry and plumbing...

Kristen Berger, P.E.

Feb 27, 20191 min read

Customized Operator Training Programs – Enhance your Resiliency and Efficiency!

Water and wastewater operator training programs customized to your system and operator needs offer opportunities to enhance your system...

Kristen Berger, P.E.

Feb 25, 20191 min read

Public Water Supplier Consumer Confidence Reports, Changes are Coming

Each year community water systems are required to issue Consumer Confidence Reports (CCR) to customers. Changes will be coming to the...

Kristen Berger, P.E.

Feb 21, 20191 min read

Resiliency and Risk Assessments for Public Water Suppliers

America’s Water Infrastructure Act (AWIA) was signed into law in October 2018. Through the AWIA, public water suppliers will be required...

Kristen Berger, P.E.

Feb 20, 20191 min read

It's National Engineers Week!

National Engineers Week is a great reminder to reflect on the ways civil engineers improve lives. From the water you drink to the roads...