Automating Georgetown's Koker System

An engineer with three decades of experience is urging Georgetown to automate its koker system before another catastrophic flood hits. With the city’s rapid growth replacing natural drainage with pavement, heavy rain now overwhelms outdated infrastructure. Historical canals once absorbed water, but now paved streets funnel rain directly into a system designed for just five millimeters of rain per hour—while storms dump over 24 millimeters in an hour. Roberts’ proposed automated system uses real-time sensors to open and close kokers only when needed, preventing flooding and seawater intrusion. It’s not just a fix—it’s a lifeline for a city caught between progress and peril. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/4a29919aec6b1c46