On Monday, September 16, 2024, Mark Yoder, a seasoned Project Manager from Carroll Engineering Corporation, took the spotlight at the Pennsylvania Municipal Authorities Association (PMAA) conference. His presentation, titled “When It Hits the Fan: Navigating an Emergency Sewer Main Break,” addressed real-life challenges municipalities face and how to turn these moments of crisis into opportunities for improved infrastructure.
In front of an audience of municipal authorities, Mark shared critical insights from his nearly two decades of experience in water and wastewater engineering. The presentation covered real-world examples from the New Hanover Township Authority (NHTA), showcasing a key issue: multiple sewer main breaks that occurred in early 2023, causing extensive damage and disruption.