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Coastal flooding is more than a mere nuisance; it can be a real safety hazard for people who live and vacation in these communities. Dune infiltration systems are a low-cost, low-tech solution for diminishing stormwater discharge and lowering bacteria loads to recreational beaches, and reducing beach closures. But how does it work?  

After completing a citywide stormwater Master Plan for Greenville, NC across its entire 35 square mile jurisdiction, WK Dickson served as the engineer to retrofit the Town Creek watershed, which encompasses the majority of the uptown area that is quickly redeveloping. Because this area was prone to flooding that causes safety, as well as property…

In many areas of the U.S., our drinking water supply comes from a nearby river. But how does that water get from the river to your faucet? One method of extracting water from a river is through something called an infiltration gallery. What exactly is an infiltration gallery and how does it work?