SCS Blog

March 4, 2016

Complying: CA Industrial General Permit – IGP Storm Water

Who needs to comply with California’s Industrial General Permit for storm water?   This workshop was insightful, tightly constructed, and – most impressive – able to deliver high quality information … Continue reading Complying: CA Industrial General Permit – IGP Storm Water

March 2, 2016

SCS Advice from the Field: Recommendations for Jet Cleaning Leachate Collection Pipes

The benefits of implementing these cleaning recommendations for leachate collection pipes will help keep the pipes clean and fully functioning; helping landfill operators prevent the potentially serious complications of clogged … Continue reading SCS Advice from the Field: Recommendations for Jet Cleaning Leachate Collection Pipes

February 24, 2016

Clean Power Plan – Update

Thirty-four senators and 171 representatives argue in a brief filed February 23, that the EPA overstepped its boundaries in creating the carbon-cutting Clean Power Plan. In short, the brief states … Continue reading Clean Power Plan – Update

February 24, 2016

SCS Advice from the Field: Avoid geotextile clogging of leachate collection pipes

One general problem that is encountered in traditional designs is the potential for clogging of geotextiles in the vicinity of the leachate collection pipes. Traditionally, leachate collection pipes are encased … Continue reading SCS Advice from the Field: Avoid geotextile clogging of leachate collection pipes

February 17, 2016

SCS Advice from the Field: How to compensate for the effect of the ambient temperature variations on the pressure changes within the pipe during HDPE pipe pressure testing using incompressible fluid

Pressure testing of HDPE pipes takes place at almost every landfill lining system and landfill gas collection system construction project. The pipes must be tested to make sure the fusion … Continue reading SCS Advice from the Field: How to compensate for the effect of the ...