December 2007 Table of Contents

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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.