Association News
Association News
(page 68)
The American Public Works Association International Public Works Congress and Exposition is Sept. 9-12 at the Henry B. Gonzales Convention Center in San Antonio.
Cover Story
SEWER: Beauty and The Beast
By Suzan Marie Chin (page 46)
The City of Honolulu works proactively to face the challenge of controlling the underground monster created by its above-ground Garden of Eden.
From the Editor
Why Not Meter?
By Ted J. Rulseh (page 8)
One of the most important components of a utility system is one that isn’t measured and so cannot respond to normal market signals.
NASSCO Corner
Creating the Standard
By Irv Gemora, Executive Director (page 62)
NASSCO president Rod Thornhill describes the thinking behind the Pipeline Assessment and Certification Program and its development.
Product News
Study Points to Long Service Life for Corrugated HDPE Pipe
(page 14)
Civil engineers today think more critically than ever about the service life of products used to build and repair water, wastewater and storm sewer infrastructure.
Product News
Product Spotlight: New System Enables Cost-Effective Manhole Repairs
By Ken Wysocky (page 66)
Rainwater infiltration from leaky manholes greatly increases sewage treatment costs, but many municipalities nationwide put off repairs...
Special Feature
Uprooting Roots
By Scottie Dayton (page 36)
Metal blades and cutting nozzles used on waterjet machines are workable options for breaking up root blockages in sewer lines.
Storm
STORM: Green Streets and Blue Rivers
By Dan Heim (page 30)
Portland’s Sustainable Stormwater Management Program uses traditional runoff abatement systems in innovative ways to help create more people-friendly city.
Technology Test Drive
Going Digital
By Erik Gunn (page 52)
Camel 200 combination truck from Super Products LLC replaces traditional analog control with digital technology.
The Human Side
True to Type
By Francie Dalton (page 58)
Employees’ personalities fall into a variety of types. By understanding their characteristics, you can motivate even seemingly lackluster performers.
Water
WATER: Listening Carefully
By Angus W. Stocking, L.S. (page 20)
Sophisticated technology and well-trained personnel help the Miami-Dade Water and Sewer Department push water losses well below the national average.
