Local Government White Papers, Case Studies, Brochures

White Papers

Terrestrial Scanner

3D laser scanning technology is transforming civil engineering and land surveying. Learn how by downloading our white paper. Download it now..

Frac Water: New Total Dissolved Solids Regulation

In this white paper, L.R. Kimball provides an overview of the new total dissolved solids regulation, which focuses mostly on Marcellus Shale effluent and discusses the impact on wastewater treatment plants. Download it now..

New Approaches to Stormwater Management

Traditional stormwater management approaches are changing and local governments are starting to view them as a utility like water and sewerage systems. Funding shortfalls are also influencing stormwater districts' abilities to advance critical approaches. Read this white paper to learn some alternative methods of stormwater management and best practices for implementing a utility approach. Download it now..

Road Assessments

This white paper overviews the impact that natural gas drilling operations have on local and state roads. It also provides tips for initiating a roadway repair process that minimizes damage and allows for quick repairs and discusses the value an engineering firm can bring to the process. Download it now..

Case Studies

Lowering Lifecycle Costs and Upgrading Aging Infrastructure in Ebensburg Borough

Learn more about how the Borough of Ebensburg was able to address increased flows, upgrade their treatment system and make their treatment processes more efficient with the help of L.R. Kimball. Download it now..

L.R. Kimball Helps PA County Make Recycling Facility Self-sustaining

Learn more about how Lehigh County, Pennsylvania partnered with L.R. Kimball to develop a database and accounting method for the County Recycling Facility that would help them sustain their operations and implement a realistic and actionable long-term plan for disposal of their municipal solid wastes. Download it now..

Brochures

Targeted Results for Water and Wastewater

For more than 50 years, L.R. Kimball has been the firm that municipalities and regional authorities turn to as they wrestle with aging infrastructure, tightening regulations, complex water supply issues and effective wastewater management. Learn more about our bedrock reputation in water and wastewater. Download it now..

House Bill 3630

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) announce it is waiving the Jan. 1, 2013 deadline to migrate to12.5 kilohertz or narrower technology for public-safety and business/industrial land mobile radio networks operating on T-Band (470'512 MHz) spectrum. The waiver comes in response to the recently enacted Middle Class Tax Relief and Job Creation Act of 2012 (Act). The Act requires the FCC to reallocate the T- band and auction the spectrum within nine years and requires public-safety entities to vacate the T-band within 11 years. (full details of the T-Band giveback requirements and supporting information is described in further detail in... Read More