Articles in the November 2007 issue:
Association News
Association News (page 72) Water costs increasing; Damage control conference; Florida Winter Conference; EPA watershed guidance; and Expertise shared to improve water supply.
Book Report
New Book Supports Sound Pipeline Decisions (page 73) The 400-page book includes sample spreadsheets for pipe designs and examples of full-length technical specifications.
Calendar
Calendar of Industry Events (page 72) Refer to this calendar for information about upcoming meetings, expos and conferences.
Cover Story
Ahead of the Flood By Jim Force (page 26) Milwaukee prepares for future storms by combining engineering, environmental sensitivity, and public involvement into comprehensive short- and long-range plans.
Expo Preview
Pipeline For Success By Scottie Dayton (page 70) Special NASSCO seminars during Education Day at the 2008 Pumper & Cleaner Expo focus on trenchless technologies, pipe cleaning, and certification programs.
From the Editor
A Great Place for a Trade Show By Ted J. Rulseh (page 8) Combine a bigger and better show hall with a fine city and you have all the ingredients for the best Pumper & Cleaner Expo ever.
Industry News
News from Azteca, JM Eagle, Aquatech and Fernco (page 44) Azteca Sets June Cityworks Date; JM Eagle Plans Move to West Coast; Aquatech Names Desportes Desalination Director; and Fernco Announces Executive Appointments.
NASSCO Corner
A Key to Trenchless Success By Irv Gemora (page 70) NASSCO gears up to offer its Inspector Training and Certification Program, starting in early 2008.
Product Spotlight
Unit automatically exercises water and sewer valves By Ken Wysocky (page 58) For municipal workers, exercising water and sewer valves is the on-the-job equivalent of a root canal.
Sewer
SEWER: Tools, Time, Teamwork By Suzan Marie Chin (page 46) A historic Atlanta suburb combines the right mix of vehicles, equipment and software to maximize inspection efficiency and hold down costs.
Special Feature
Flow Stoppers By Scottie Dayton (page 34) Manufacturers offer a wide range of pipe plugs in a variety of sizes for testing, bypassing, cleanout repair, and other purposes.
Special Feature
Keeping the Lines Clear By Scottie Dayton (page 52) Here’s a look at innovations in truck- and trailer-mounted waterjetters that provide basic maintenance and emergency service for municipal systems.
Technology Test Drive
All Systems Go By Erik Gunn (page 60) The component-based Predator Advantage TV system from UEMSI is designed as a portable, cost-effective alternative for mainline pipe inspections.
The Human Side
Brain Drain Ahead? By Ken Wysocky (page 66) A coming wave of retirements poses a silent crisis for the public sector. Solid succession planning can help prevent a bad case of institutional amnesia.
Training and Education
Learning Opportunities (page 73) Certification courses are being offered in Nevada, Florida, Wisconsin, Maine, and throughout New England.
Water
WATER: On Screen, On Track By David Jacobs and Fred Souza (page 14) Integrated vehicle and service order tracking helps the City of Garland Water Utilities enhance operating efficiency and improve customer service.
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