September 2007 Table of Contents

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Features

  • 18Water: WATER: Night and Day
    An aggressive and multi-pronged approach helps a Virginia water authority make dramatic reductions in non-revenue water.
  • 30Special Feature: Sealing the Chimney
    A wide variety of grouts and sealants help municipal departments protect against clear water infiltration in manhole structures.
  • 35Expo Preview: See More of the Industry
    The Kentucky Exposition Center gives the 2008 Pumper & Cleaner Expo more exhibit space than ever, in a floor plan designed for attendees’ convenience.
  • 38Storm: STORM: Rounding Up Runoff
    “Green solutions” provide new tools to help municipalities manage urban runoff and involve the public in stormwater overflow issues.
  • 46Cover Story: SEWER: Big Problem, Tight Deadline
    Manhole rehabilitation plays a big part as Allen County, Ohio, strives to reduce I&I and stop sewer overflows to meet a state agency deadline.
  • 56Technology Test Drive: Circular Logic
    A robotic manhole rehabilitation system from Remote Orbital Installations applies spray coatings evenly and quickly without confined-space entry.
  • 88Better Mousetraps: Lightweight Alternative
    A Texas city finds that recycled plastic grade rings make manhole chimney systems easier to assemble and yield a highly durable structure.

Columns

  • 8From the Editor: They’re Called What?
    By any name, those holes in the street with the round iron covers are gaining well-deserved attention, and for a variety of reasons.
  • 94The Human Side: When the Going Gets Tough
    Conflict is inevitable, but it doesn’t have to be damaging. Here are some proven techniques for working through difficult situations.
  • 102Industry News: Industry News
    NAMS Releases Infrastructure Management Toolkit; Bower Joins Raven Lining as Regional Sales Manager; Rothenberg Named VP of Sales for PrimeLine Products; BOC Edwards Acquired by CCMP, Renamed Edwards; Federal Signal Renames Retail Locations FS Solutions.
  • 106Product Spotlight: New Bursting System Offers Enhanced Pulling Power
    Trenchless technology is cost-effective, quick, and less disruptive to traffic and landscapes than open-cut water and sewer pipe replacement.
  • 110Association News: Association News
    Utility Management Practices Report; Training the Troops; Damage Prevention; Call for Papers.
  • 110Training and Education: Educational Opportunities and Resources
    Here is a list of upcoming training and other educational resources related to the industry.
  • 110Calendar: Calendar of Events
    These upcoming industry events include a wide variety of symposiums, meetings and workshops.
  • 116NASSCO Corner: Why PACP Matters
    The NASSCO standard pipe survey reporting system has benefits for professionals in every sector of the sewer service industry.

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