Articles in the October 2007 issue:
Association News
Association News for October
(page 68) AWWA executive director retires; Trench Rescue 101; WERF top research challenges; Outstanding opportunities at AWWA conference; Management roles at utilities; and Developing TMDL.
Better Mousetraps
Swamp Buggy By Scottie Dayton (page 40) An amphibious vehicle with jetting system enables a Georgia utility to maintain sewers on easements in marshy areas.
Calendar
Calendar of Events (page 68) Industry related events, including workshops and expos, are listed in the calendar.
Cover Story
SEWER: Out of Sight, Always In Mind By Suzan Marie Chin (page 36) Derry Township Municipal Authority combines inspection and maintenance to keep the pipes flowing freely in the community known as Chocolate Town, USA.
Expo Preview
Just for City Folk By Ted J. Rulseh (page 46) The 2008 Expo again includes a complete track of Education Day seminars for municipal and utility pipe maintenance and repair professionals.
From the Editor
What’s the Point? By Ted J. Rulseh (page 8) In endeavors from warfare to poker, from chess to football, from investing to pipe maintenance, success seems to go first to the owner of a sound strategy.
Industry News
Industry News (page 50) Thompson Pump Obtains ISO 9001:2000 Certification; Peninsular Technologies Expands Staff; StoneAge Names Petranek Operations Manager; Aquatech Receives Export Achievement Certificate; Wieser Achieves NPCA Certified Plant Status; and Vanair Breaks Ground for Headquarters.
NASSCO Corner
NASSCO Updates Specification Guidelines By Irv Gemora (page 58) This latest revision includes more than 120 specifications and guidelines.
Product Spotlight
Sensor Detects Alarming Sewage Levels By Ken Wysocky (page 62) The threat of sewage overflows — and resulting in fines, cleanup costs and bad publicity — keep wastewater utility managers up at night.
Storm
STORM: Finessing the Fleet By Jim Force (page 28) Denver employs a variety of jet/vacuum vehicles to remove debris from stormwater catch basins, laterals, and improve urban water quality.
Technology Test Drive
Working Wireless By Erik Gunn (page 52) IntelAControl adds operator convenience and efficiency in operating the trailer-mounted 3518-SC jetter from O’Brien Mfg.
The Human Side
Go, Team, Go! By Ken Wysocky (page 56) Team building is a challenging exercise in municipal departments. Here is how to get your employees working like a well-oiled machine.
Training and Education
Educational opportunities announced (page 69) Available educational opportunities include safety manuals, engineering courses, and association offerings.
Water
WATER: Double Duty By Suzan Marie Chin (page 20) The San Jose water utility combines regular valve maintenance with collection of GPS data that supports long-term strategic objectives.
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