October 2007 Table of Contents

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.