August 2008 Table of Contents

Features

• 18Water: WATER - Caring for the Conduit
  Attention to a critical supply pipeline helps the City of Greeley maintain access to high-quality water in a gravity-fed system
• 26Sewer: SEWER - Everything Under Control
  An aggressive program against root intrusion is part of a comprehensive and effective maintenance strategy for Union Sanitary District
• 32Cover Story: STORM - It's up to Everyone
  Public education in the City of Brewer, Maine, makes sure that managing stormwater and reducing water pollution is a shared responsibility
• 38Better Mousetraps: Quick Change
  A pre-engineered system enables a city in Washington to replace a trouble-prone lift station with minimal disruption and at affordable cost
• 46Technology Test Drive: New Twist on Valve Care
  The Spin Doctor valve and hydrant exerciser is designed to simplify the processes of exercising valves and collecting and analyzing data

Columns

• 10From the Editor: In Praise of Small
  It’s not only big cities that innovate with infrastructure upkeep. Midsize and smaller communities and utilities show a great deal of resourcefulness.
• 42Product Spotlight: New Catch Basin Cleaner Delivers Versatility
  The VC16 vacuum catch basin cleaner from Vacall Industries Inc. is designed for municipalities that need a single machine able to perform multiple tasks.
• 50The Human Side: Bouncing Back
  Resilience is the key to helping team members stay productive and energized even in the face of rapid change and constant pressure
• 51Industry News: News From Around the Industry
  NSF Participates in NEHA Conference; SPIR STAR Names Sales Manager
• 54NASSCO Corner: Setting the Pace
  PACP becomes the industry standard in Quebec, and the new mandatory guideline helps position the program as the standard for Canada
• 60Association News: Association News, Learning Opportunities, and Calendar of Events
  This all-in-one resource will point you to the information you need.