December 2007 Table of Contents

Features

• 18Expo Preview: Just a Redneck from Georgia
  Jeff Foxworthy brings his brand of country humor to the stage for the Industry Appreciation Party at the 2008 Pumper & Cleaner Expo.
• 24Cover Story: WATER: Pulling It All Together
  A private water company serving counties in California and Montana uses GIS in three separate offices to increase companywide efficiency.
• 32Storm: STORM: Pinpoint Precision
  San Diego County learns critical lessons and derives multiple benefits from an ongoing effort to map its stormwater system using GPS technology.
• 44Sewer: SEWER: Small Town, Big Tools
  The Texas community of Farmers Branch shows that GIS and other efficiency-enhancing technology is not confined to major cities.
• 50Special Feature: Inspection in the Round
  Side scanning evaluation technology (SSET) provides whole-pipe view of sewer and stormwater networks and saves time in infrastructure assessment.
• 54Technology Test Drive: One Tough Coat
  Polyurethane protective lining system from Sprayroq Inc. helps utilities quickly protect manholes against structural failure and corrosion.
• 60Better Mousetraps: Video On Demand
  Hard-drive storage improves speed, convenience, efficiency, and reliability for a Tennessee city’s inspection data.

Columns

• 8From the Editor: A Doctrine Comes Crumbling Down
  The collapse of a freeway bridge in Minneapolis was dramatic proof that this country’s anti-taxation fervor is a destructive sham.
• 40Industry News: Industry News
  USB, Sewer Equipment Corp. Form Partnership, and Virginia Tech Develops Stormwater Management BMP Software.
• 48Product Spotlight: Municipal Cable Machine Attacks Blockages in Large Pipes
  Electric Eel product is designed to break through sewer blockages in larger pipes at longer distances.
• 58The Human Side: To the Rescue
  A NUCA program and demonstration help contractors understand trench safety and how to perform trench rescues.
• 64NASSCO Corner: The Trade Show Cycle
  Networking opportunities at industry trade shows help expose members and prospects to the benefits of NASSCO programs.
• 68Association News: News From Industry Associations
  News about stormwater management, infrastructure, valve exercising, mentoring, and leadership.
• 68Calendar: Calendar of Industry Events
  Find information about expos, meetings, conferences and conventions.
• 68Training and Education: Keep Your Skills Up-to-date
  Training is being offered in Las Vegas, Florida, Wisconsin, and New England.