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U.S. Army Corps of Engineers in New Orleans
42 inch pumps being assembled by contractors near the 17th Street Canal, Sunday, September 4. The portable pumps will add their water-removal capabilities to the extensive existing system of pumps that keep New Orleans dry under normal conditions.
Katrina Aftermath Continues
Hydraflo pumps move floodwaters through the repaired 17th Street canal levee in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina Wednesday in New Orleans.
Police Vow to Get Remaining Residents Out of New Orleans
As a handful of pumps toiled to drain the water out of a sprawling city today, the New Orleans police said they would force the 10,000 or so residents left in the city to leave and Louisiana officials warned of long-term damage to the area’s environment.
MWI Sends Water Pumping Equipment to New Orleans
As officials deal with the large human crisis from Hurricane Katrina, the Army Corps of Engineers is working on a plan to get rid of the floodwaters drowning New Orleans.
South Florida Businesses Mobilize to Aid Storm Victims
David Eller’s phones started ringing Monday. As the head of one of the country’s largest water pump companies, he knew his employees and equipment would be called upon in the devastating aftermath of Hurricane Katrina.
Potable Water for Estates from Solar Pedalflo
Safe drinking water is going to be scarce not only in urban areas but also in remote villages due to pollution. As part of the daily routine of women in the plantation areas they spend a lot of time to carry water from wells or rivers to their homes.