Inside the February 2008 Issue

Features

Water: WATER: Challenge of Change

The City of Wilmington uses innovations like GIS technology and maintenance outsourcing to improve its distribution system and enhance service quality.

Better Mousetraps: Under Pressure

A valve replacement system enables a Massachusetts utility to control a water main and protect a railroad bridge.

Cover Story: STORM: Going for the Green

The City of Los Angeles pilot tests innovative technologies that help reduce runoff pollutant loadings and improve water quality in the Los Angeles River.

Sewer: SEWER: Around and Under

Horizontal directional drilling helps the Ogunquit Sewer District work around challenges of tourists, tides, and environmental restrictions.

Rules and Regs: New Scrutiny for Spills?

Legislation now before Congress would require communities to monitor and give public notice of combined and sanitary sewer system overflows.

Technology Test Drive: Access Anywhere

Web Work software from Tero Consulting Ltd. combines electronic maintenance management tools with the convenience of browser-based access.

Columns

Industry News: News From Around the Industry

IDEX Acquires Nova Technologies; AlturnaMats Purchases Mobile Matts; Putzmeister Launches New Web Site; and Keffer, Debris Dam Inventor, Killed in Car Crash.

The Human Side: Keeping the Lines Open

The City of Atlanta wins support for major infrastructure projects with an extensive public participation and information initiative.

From the Editor: Getting It Done

While infrastructure projects are often expensive, their necessity is seldom in question. There comes a time to stop discussing and start doing.

Association News: Association News, Training and Education, and Events Calendar

News from industry associations, and dates of upcoming training, education, conferences, meetings and expos.

NASSCO Corner: An Industry First

NASSCO launches an Inspector Training and Certification Program focused on trenchless pipeline renewal technologies.