RECOVERY OF NEW ORLEANS SEWERAGE SYSTEM: TWO YEARS POST-KATRINA

Gordon C. Auttin; Reid L. Dennis; Lisa F. Cookmeyer

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RECOVERY OF NEW ORLEANS SEWERAGE SYSTEM: TWO YEARS POST-KATRINA

Abstract

Hurricane Katrina and its aftermath damaged the sewerage collection system in the City of New Orleans, creating health and safety issues for both the general public and emergency and recovery personnel working in the city. The efforts by the Sewerage and Water Board of New Orleans (S&WB) in restoring these systems has been critical in making the city safe and functional for the return of its citizens.Two years after Hurricane Katrina, the S&WB continues on its long road to recovery of these systems. Challenged by loss of staff, equipment and funding sources, the S&WB continues to search for mechanisms to complete the system restoration.

Hurricane Katrina and its aftermath damaged the sewerage collection system in the City of New Orleans, creating health and safety issues for both the general public and emergency and recovery personnel working in the city. The efforts by the Sewerage and Water Board of New Orleans (S&WB) in restoring these systems has been critical in making the city safe and functional for the return of its...

Author(s)

Gordon C. AuttinReid L. DennisLisa F. Cookmeyer

SourceProceedings of the Water Environment Federation

SubjectSession 38: Planning for and Recovery from Natural Disasters

Document typeConference Paper

PublisherWater Environment Federation

Print publication date Jan, 2007

ISSN1938-6478

SICI1938-6478(20070101)2007:16L.2853;1-

DOI10.2175/193864707787960251

Volume / Issue2007 / 16

Content sourceWEFTEC