Inside the July 2008 Issue

Features

Water: WATER - Bursting With Pride

A fast-growing Texas city uses prechlorinated pipe bursting to fix breakage-prone asbestos cement mains with minimal disruption for residents

Technology Test Drive: The Whole Picture

Panoramo 2 inspection system captures complete pipe interior images for careful examination later in an office setting

Better Mousetraps: Stopping Pollution

Stormwater filters help the City of Key West, Fla., keep trash, oils, bacteria, and nutrients out of the area’s clean ocean waters

Cover Story: SEWER - Mains In Motion

Stege Sanitary District keeps a tight and efficient sanitary sewer system despite frequent seismic activity that can crack pipes, loosen joints, or worse

Profile: SEWER - Forward Laterals

The City of Santa Rosa augments its sewer main replacement program with pipe bursting of laterals in a comprehensive attack on inflow and infiltration

Columns

From the Editor: Taxes Are Good

Forget all the apologies and disclaimers. Hang the silly read-my-lips pledges. It is a privilege to support the public good by paying taxes.

The Human Side: It’s Their Ship

Business owners and employees alike can take lessons from the experience of a U.S. Navy skipper who turned his destroyer into a top-flight outfit

Industry News: Industry News

NESC Redesigns Web Site; Hannay Reels Marks 75th Anniversary; City of Wausau to Sell Water to Neighboring Village; Contract Land Staff Creates Public Sector Division; Gainesville Regional Utilities Receives Excellence Award; LMK Receives Patent for No-Dig CIPP Lateral Lining; Keith Huber was Vacuum Truck Pioneer

Association News: Association News, Learning Opportunities and Calendar of Events

Learn about everything happening in the industry.

NASSCO Corner: An Industry First

TAG-R software helps industry professionals evaluate projects and choose the technology that delivers the best results

Product Spotlight: 42

Pipe Bursting Puller Adds Power in a Small Footprint