October 2007 Table of Contents

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Features

  • 20Water: WATER: Double Duty
    The San Jose water utility combines regular valve maintenance with collection of GPS data that supports long-term strategic objectives.
  • 28Storm: STORM: Finessing the Fleet
    Denver employs a variety of jet/vacuum vehicles to remove debris from stormwater catch basins, laterals, and improve urban water quality.
  • 36Cover Story: SEWER: Out of Sight, Always In Mind
    Derry Township Municipal Authority combines inspection and maintenance to keep the pipes flowing freely in the community known as Chocolate Town, USA.
  • 40Better Mousetraps: Swamp Buggy
    An amphibious vehicle with jetting system enables a Georgia utility to maintain sewers on easements in marshy areas.
  • 46Expo Preview: Just for City Folk
    The 2008 Expo again includes a complete track of Education Day seminars for municipal and utility pipe maintenance and repair professionals.
  • 52Technology Test Drive: Working Wireless
    IntelAControl adds operator convenience and efficiency in operating the trailer-mounted 3518-SC jetter from O’Brien Mfg.

Columns

  • 8From the Editor: What’s the Point?
    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.
  • 50Industry News: Industry News
    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.
  • 56The Human Side: Go, Team, Go!
    Team building is a challenging exercise in municipal departments. Here is how to get your employees working like a well-oiled machine.
  • 58NASSCO Corner: NASSCO Updates Specification Guidelines
    This latest revision includes more than 120 specifications and guidelines.
  • 62Product Spotlight: Sensor Detects Alarming Sewage Levels
    The threat of sewage overflows — and resulting in fines, cleanup costs and bad publicity — keep wastewater utility managers up at night.
  • 68Association News: Association News for October
    AWWA executive director retires; Trench Rescue 101; WERF top research challenges; Outstanding opportunities at AWWA conference; Management roles at utilities; and Developing TMDL.
  • 68Calendar: Calendar of Events
    Industry related events, including workshops and expos, are listed in the calendar.
  • 69Training and Education: Educational opportunities announced
    Available educational opportunities include safety manuals, engineering courses, and association offerings.