Inside the August 2008 Issue

Features

Water: 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

Cover 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

Sewer: SEWER - Everything Under Control

An aggressive program against root intrusion is part of a comprehensive and effective maintenance strategy for Union Sanitary District

Better 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

Technology 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

NASSCO 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

Industry News: News From Around the Industry

NSF Participates in NEHA Conference; SPIR STAR Names Sales Manager

Product 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.

From 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.

The 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

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

This all-in-one resource will point you to the information you need.