Articles in the December 2007 issue:
Technology Test Drive
One Tough Coat  By Jim Force (page 54) Polyurethane protective lining system from Sprayroq Inc. helps utilities quickly protect manholes against structural failure and corrosion.
Sewer
SEWER: Small Town, Big Tools By Angus W. Stocking, L.S. (page 44) The Texas community of Farmers Branch shows that GIS and other efficiency-enhancing technology is not confined to major cities.
Better Mousetraps
Video On Demand By Dan Heim (page 60) Hard-drive storage improves speed, convenience, efficiency, and reliability for a Tennessee city’s inspection data.
Special Feature
Inspection in the Round By Peter Kenter (page 50) Side scanning evaluation technology (SSET) provides whole-pipe view of sewer and stormwater networks and saves time in infrastructure assessment.
Association News
News From Industry Associations (page 68) News about stormwater management, infrastructure, valve exercising, mentoring, and leadership.
Calendar
Calendar of Industry Events (page 68) Find information about expos, meetings, conferences and conventions.
Cover Story
WATER: Pulling It All Together By Angus W. Stocking, L.S. (page 24) A private water company serving counties in California and Montana uses GIS in three separate offices to increase companywide efficiency.
Expo Preview
Just a Redneck from Georgia By Ted J. Rulseh (page 18) Jeff Foxworthy brings his brand of country humor to the stage for the Industry Appreciation Party at the 2008 Pumper & Cleaner Expo.
From the Editor
A Doctrine Comes Crumbling Down By Ted J. Rulseh (page 8) The collapse of a freeway bridge in Minneapolis was dramatic proof that this country’s anti-taxation fervor is a destructive sham.
Industry News
Industry News (page 40) USB, Sewer Equipment Corp. Form Partnership, and Virginia Tech Develops Stormwater Management BMP Software.
NASSCO Corner
The Trade Show Cycle By Irv Gemora, Executive Director (page 64) Networking opportunities at industry trade shows help expose members and prospects to the benefits of NASSCO programs.
Product Spotlight
Municipal Cable Machine Attacks Blockages in Large Pipes By Ken Wysocky (page 48) Electric Eel product is designed to break through sewer blockages in larger pipes at longer distances.
Storm
STORM: Pinpoint Precision By Frederick W. McCamic (page 32) San Diego County learns critical lessons and derives multiple benefits from an ongoing effort to map its stormwater system using GPS technology.
The Human Side
To the Rescue By Scottie Dayton (page 58) A NUCA program and demonstration help contractors understand trench safety and how to perform trench rescues.
Training and Education
Keep Your Skills Up-to-date (page 68) Training is being offered in Las Vegas, Florida, Wisconsin, and New England.
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