Inside the February 2012 Issue

Features

Better Mousetraps: Shell Game

A biofiltration system helps a Georgia wastewater utility eliminate hydrogen sulfide and mercaptan odors at a lift station

Sewer: Power of Persuasion

Technically sound programs and gentle persistence helped Sierra Vista pretreatment coordinator Hector Hagele get FOG under control

Cover Story: Keeping It Natural

A collaborative approach helps a Southern California city get buy-in from developers and the business community for strict stormwater rules

Water: Eye on Electricity

A power monitoring system designed in-house helps the Florida Keys Aqueduct Authority keep a tight rein on pumping costs for its water distribution system

Special Feature: An Old-Time Twist on Bowling

Duckpins, ball & biscuit and the Black Market all bring a bit of the past to present Indy hot spots

Technology Test Drive: All Flowing Together

The FlowWorks data monitoring Web platform provides a single place to analyze flow information from multiple locations and devices

Special Feature: A New Way to Trade Show

Technology and social media will help you make the most of the Pumper & Cleaner Environmental Expo

Columns

From the Editor: Lessons in Leadership

In honing leadership skills, it pays to take advice and inspiration wherever you can find it. That includes looking to the military.

The Human Side: Lessons From the Military

A five-paragraph operations orders format from the U.S. Army can help municipal leaders give crystal clear directions that lead to successful projects

NASSCO Corner: Learn What’s New in 2012

NASSCO plans its annual meeting and a variety of training programs to help advanced professionals’ skills in trenchless technologies

Worth Noting: February Worth Noting

People; Learning Opportunities; Calendar

Industry News: February Industry News

Radiodetection Sponsors Locate Rodeo; Advanced Waste Receives Permit Modification; Godwin Pumps Changes Name to Xylem Dewatering Solutions; Vacon to Deliver Drives for Winches in Norway; Star Pipe Names CEO, President, Managers; TRIC Tools Moves to New Headquarters; Insituform Completes Internal Reorganization; Neenah Names VP, Expands Distribution