Articles in the February 2008 issue:
Association News
Association News, Training and Education, and Events Calendar (page 82) News from industry associations, and dates of upcoming training, education, conferences, meetings and expos.
Better Mousetraps
Under Pressure By Kevin Murphy (page 74) 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 By Suzan Marie Chin (page 24) The City of Los Angeles pilot tests innovative technologies that help reduce runoff pollutant loadings and improve water quality in the Los Angeles River.
From the Editor
Getting It Done Ted J. Rulseh (page 8) While infrastructure projects are often expensive, their necessity is seldom in question. There comes a time to stop discussing and start doing.
Industry News
News From Around the Industry (page 58) IDEX Acquires Nova Technologies; AlturnaMats Purchases Mobile Matts; Putzmeister Launches New Web Site; and Keffer, Debris Dam Inventor, Killed in Car Crash.
NASSCO Corner
An Industry First By Irv Gemora (page 84) NASSCO launches an Inspector Training and Certification Program focused on trenchless pipeline renewal technologies.
Rules and Regs
New Scrutiny for Spills? By Stephen Barlas (page 40) Legislation now before Congress would require communities to monitor and give public notice of combined and sanitary sewer system overflows.
Sewer
SEWER: Around and Under By Angus W. Stocking, L.S. (page 34) Horizontal directional drilling helps the Ogunquit Sewer District work around challenges of tourists, tides, and environmental restrictions.
Technology Test Drive
Access Anywhere By Ted J. Rulseh (page 62) Web Work software from Tero Consulting Ltd. combines electronic maintenance management tools with the convenience of browser-based access.
The Human Side
Keeping the Lines Open By Suzan Marie Chin (page 70) The City of Atlanta wins support for major infrastructure projects with an extensive public participation and information initiative.
Water
WATER: Challenge of Change By Suzan Marie Chin (page 16) The City of Wilmington uses innovations like GIS technology and maintenance outsourcing to improve its distribution system and enhance service quality.
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