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most part, while Quebec maintains a brisk
pace with a growing backlog of projects
forecast post-2020.

Don't Blame the Fatbergs:
Collapsed Pipe Caused NYC
Sewage Backup
New York City officials initially named
fatbergs as the likely suspect when 127
homes were flooded with raw sewage last
month. But an investigation found that the
flooding was caused by a collapsed pipe,
opening the city to liability damages that
could reach millions of dollars, according to
the New York Times.
The Times reported that the city's Department of Environmental Protection (D.E.P.)
had determined the flooding was caused by
a collapsed pipe, according to a report obtained by the newspaper that had not been
released publicly. The department accepted
responsibility in the report.
At the time of the incident, Sapienza told
The Associated Press: "This time of year we
get a lot of grease blockages in sewers from
residents that discharge grease. We're under
the assumption that's what this is."
New York's D.E.P. is responsible for 7,500
miles of sewers, 95 pumping stations and
14 plants and says these types of events are
extremely rare.
"We do a good job keeping the water moving through the pipes. But, you know, once
every five years or so, something like this
occurs," the D.E.P.'s chief, Vincent Sapienza,
told the Times.

Vermeer Announces
Agreement with MultiOne
Vermeer Corporation announced it has
entered into a distribution agreement with
MultiOne, a leading manufacturer of compact articulated loaders.
Through the agreement, MultiOne will
supply Vermeer-branded loader models to
be sold, serviced and supported exclusively through Vermeer dealers across North
America and the Caribbean.
Doug Hundt, president of Vermeer Industrial Solutions, said the agreement came
in response to growing demand in the landscape, tree care, rental and general construction markets "By combining MultiOne's
proven loader line with the reach, service

and support of the Vermeer dealer network,
we can quickly expand our already robust
line-up of compact equipment to meet this
demand," Hundt said.
Their initial agreement includes all
MultiOne compact articulated loader
models with operating capacity ranging

from 933 to 1,590 pounds (423-721 kg).
The Vermeer models will be manufactured
in Vicenza, Italy, and feature a telescopic
boom for greater reach and utility. Select
attachments, a full line of parts and service
will be available at Vermeer dealerships in
North America and the Caribbean.

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