January 2008 Table of Contents

Features

• 14Water: WATER: It Is the System
  Waterford Township (Mich.) uses a fully integrated GIS as the backbone for managing its water system and virtually all public works functions.
• 20Storm: STORM: On Patrol
  Milwaukee County’s fleet of vacuum trucks helps keep a large storm drain system flowing freely through all kinds of weather.
• 24Expo Preview: Without Prejudice
  The chart-topping band Big & Rich brings a unique brand of country music to the Saturday Evening Jam at the 2008 Expo.
• 30Cover Story: SEWER: In the Family
  A northern Wisconsin city improves pipe inspection efficiency and reduces cost by moving away from contractors and taking the capability in-house.
• 46Special Feature: Due Diligence
  A CCTV inspection van is a major investment. Before choosing equipment, weigh all the costs and consider all the variables in light of your program goals.
• 52Technology Test Drive: Made for Flexibility
  POSM software from RS Technical Services supports inspections for many types of infrastructure and allows extensive user customization.
• 62Better Mousetraps: Up to Grade
  Adjustable manhole risers enable a Missouri utility to streamline its paving operation.

Columns

• 8From the Editor: Your Greatest Allies
  Service vehicles determine to a great extent how much you can accomplish, and how well. Be sure to treat them like the valuable assets they are.
• 50Industry News: News From the Industry
  ADS LLC Acquires Condor Solutions; MyTana Celebrates 50th Anniversary; Rocky Mountain Team Places 1st at Operations Challenge; and Envirosight, Vivax Form Alliance.
• 60Product Spotlight: Laser Beam Marks the Spot of Non-Metallic Pipes
  Even with the advent of sophisticated technology, locating PVC pipes and other non-metallic objects remains a vexing problem.
• 66The Human Side: Looking Younger
  The City of Tempe finds success in recruiting younger workers to help fill the void being left by a stream of early retirements.
• 74NASSCO Corner: A Sound Resolution
  Membership in NASSCO can help you live up to your business pledges, increase awareness, reduce expense, and grow your company.
• 76Association News: News From Industry-Related Associations
  Sustainable Water Sources Conference; Urban Water Management.
• 76Training and Education: Training and Educational Opportunities Available
  Several states and organizations are offering upcoming learning opportunities.
• 76Calendar: Calendar of Industry Events
  Learn about upcoming conferences, expos, exhibitions and seminars.