Association News
Association News and Calendar of Events
(page 108)
This all-in-one resource will point you to the information you need.
Cover Story
SEWER: Period of Discovery
By Suzan Marie Chin (page 16)
An EPA mandate forces a Rhode Island community to examine sewer operations and discover hidden weaknesses and valuable strengths
From the Editor
An Initiative That Pays Twice
Ted J. Rulseh (page 10)
Volunteers help communities and utilities attend to a host of tasks they could never handle otherwise in a time when budgets are tight
Industry News
Direct Acting Wins RIDGID Design Competition
(page 98)
The direct-acting hydraulic system design by Joseph Recht and Nicholas Tierno took first place in RIDGID’s Case Western Reserve University design competition.
NASSCO Corner
Top of Mind
By Irvin Gemora (page 96)
“Liquid Assets” program educates consumers on the importance of underground infrastructure and its proper maintenance
Product Spotlight
Manhole Cover Provides a Smoother Ride
By Ken Wysocky (page 102)
A custom-made manhole cover from I.B. Moore Co. LLC is designed to make travel smoother for motorists.
Profile
One Line at a Time
By Jim Force (page 26)
A small city in Minnesota meets the challenges of an aging infrastructure with a mix of rehabilitation technologies and aggressive public education
Special Feature
Approaches to Sealing
By Scottie Dayton (page 84)
Manufacturers offer a wide variety of systems for stopping clear-water infiltration to manhole chimneys and structures
Special Feature
Always Ingenious
By Scottie Dayton (page 40)
Edwin Burnsed has helped maintain the sanitary sewers for the Orem (Utah) Public Works Department since 1985.
Storm
STORM: Volunteer Army
By Angus W. Stocking, L.S. (page 34)
Hillsborough County, Fla., lines up a large force of citizen helpers to support cleanup, monitoring and restoration of waterways
Technology Test Drive
Form Fitting
By Jim Force (page 42)
The Monoform manhole rehabilitation system
uses poured-in-place concrete to create a brand-new, leak-free structure inside the old
The Human Side
The Shadower Knows
By Ken Wysocky (page 90)
The City of Tucson program helps employees walk in others’ shoes and learn skills that can open the way to career advancement
