Becoming plastic free or lessening your consumption of plastic can positively impact the environment greatly. Plastic Free July gives participants the tools they need to change their habits and the resources to stop and think about how individuals can make an impact for the better and reduce their reliance on plastic.
Read MoreAs we celebrate the first days of summer, it's the perfect time to explore how solar power can benefit our world.
Read MoreDeveloped a plan to achieve The Green Team of Radnor Township’s Ready for 100 commitments to transition township-wide to 100% clean energy for electricity by 2030 and for heat and transportation by 2050.
In addition, we provided engineering services to the Township for three main facilities in a feasibility study to identify the potential financial impact and set priorities for moving into design and implementation of improvements in accordance with the Township’s Ready for 100 goals, pursuant to the Renewable Energy and Conservation Plan.
Read MoreFarmers, processors, distributors, and even restauranteurs all turn to SSM. November is all about bringing food to the table. Here’s a little taste at some projects we’ve worked on.
Read MoreWe helped our clients acquire nearly $3,000,000 in project funding!
Read MoreEPA recently revised the Lead and Copper Rule, establishing compliance deadlines of October 2024. To jumpstart the road to compliance, water systems should consider deploying a GIS team to establish their service line inventory. Likewise, water systems should ensure they have an engineering team on board that is well-versed in providing engineering design and consulting services.
Read MoreSSM provides professional GIS services to; from mapping support for infrastructure projects, to focused GIS and data capture projects
Read MoreWith GIS technologies, information is no longer stored in multiple locations-maps, spreadsheets, notepads, clipboards, cell phones, email chains-but can now be stored in one spot. This helps you save time, improve processes, and get the information you need when you need it, wherever you are.
Read MoreThe H2O PA Act was established by the General Assembly in July 2008. The Act provides for single-year or multi-year grants to municipalities or municipal authorities to assist with the construction of drinking water, sanitary sewer and storm water projects. Act 54 of 2022 appropriated $205.4 million of American Rescue Plan Act funds to the H2O PA – Water Supply, Sanitary Sewer and Storm Water Projects Program.
Read MoreGrants for small water, sewer, storm sewer, and flood control infrastructure projects. Pursuant to Article XVII-A, § 1774.1-A, of the Act of April 9, 1929, P.L. 343, as amended (The Fiscal Code) the sum of $40,000,000 was made available to the Commonwealth Financing Authority (the “Authority”) for eligible projects.
Read MoreArc flash. It’s just two words and it can happen in a only few rapid moments. But it can cause extensive harm, painful consequences, and irreplaceable damage. An arc flash is the result of an arcing fault between electrical conductor(s) and another electrical conductor(s) or ground with enough electrical energy.
Read MoreDid you know that mold can grow in as little as 24-48 hours?
Read MoreOn Wednesday, July 13, FEMA Region 3 and their federal and state partners are hosting a virtual event for Pennsylvania water and wastewater facility owners and operators to learn about various funding opportunities and participate in a discussion.
Read MoreIt takes a lot to make and market a product. It also takes a lot to assure regulatory compliance as well as address needs such as increased capacity, routine maintenance and facility expansion. That's why manufacturers of everything from chocolate to steel turn to SSM when it comes time to secure prime locations, plan more efficient warehouses and distribution centers, conduct feasibility studies, upgrade utilities and building systems, improve traffic flow and expand operations.
Read MoreThe SSM survey and data capture team collects and manages data that allows for the best designs, the most comprehensive solutions, and highly effective, efficient results.
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“Engineers are plotters of direction and measurements – on land, sea, in the air and of all physical things. And in a sense, navigators to set a course to solve earthly problems. We are concerned with the direction from which the wind blows and advise our clients so that they might avoid the dangers of unexpected storms.”
Walter E. Spotts received technical training in the field of engineering at the Keystone Institute in Reading, having completed study in 1922. From this time until 1932, he was employed by William H. Dechant and Sons, Reading. A highlight of his employment was the layout of the Susquehanna Pipe Line from Chester PA to Syracuse, New York.
From 1932 to 1961, Mr. Spotts served as Owner and President of Walter E. Spotts and Associates. During these years, the firm provided consulting engineering services for nearly 40 municipalities. In 1961, the company was incorporated into the firm of Spotts Engineering Associates, Inc. and later merged with Stevens and McCoy, Inc. in 1970.
Through the years, Mr. Spotts received many awards and honors, including the PSPE - Reading Chapter "Engineer of the Year" award in 1963 and the Crostwaite Award (1961) and Outstanding Service Award (1971) from the Pennsylvania Association of Boroughs. Mr. Spotts was a member of the Pennsylvania Water Pollution Control Association and the American Society of Civil Engineers.
In addition to his engineering accomplishments, Mr. Spotts was also noted in the community for his activities as a bandleader and for his work in the Rajah Temple.
Wally Spotts (middle) with survey crew on Main Street in Kutztown PA.
The Department of Environmental Protection (Department) announces an opportunity to apply for up to $2.2 million in grants offered through the DC Fast Charging and Hydrogen Fueling Grant Program
Read MoreDuring this season of giving, we have so much to be thankful for.
Read MoreOur team quickly adapted, implementing a simple solution: intentional mentoring.
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