Inside the January 2009 Issue
Features
Special Feature: Working Off-Road
Manufacturers offer a range of special-purpose vehicles that enable pipe inspection, cleaning and other tasks on undeveloped terrain
Cover Story: WATER: Old Meets New
As the historic City of Charleston, S.C., modernizes its water distribution system, an aggressive leak detection and preventive maintenance program leads the effort
Better Mousetraps: Surf’s Up
A camera inspection using a modified Boogie board float helps a California city locate and remove a blockage before sewage backs up in a school yard
Profile: SEWER: Slippery Slope
Proactive management helps Renewable Water Resources, the regional sewer authority, stay ahead of grease in upstate South Carolina
Profile: SEWER/WATER: Quiet Heros
A dedicated Pumps and Controls Group takes a methodical approach to keep the infrastructure functioning smoothly and reliably in Salem, Ore.
Technology Test Drive: Grab and Go
The DigiSewer 180º Inspection System uses rapid sidewall scanning to acquire complete data on pipe wall condition for later evaluation in an office setting
Special Feature: Compact Power
Trailer-mounted cleaning and hydroexcavation units can provide a solid complement to full-size truck-mounted vacuum systems
Expo Preview: A Great Combination
Expo Saturday Evening Jam headliner Montgomery Gentry plays hard-driving country hits, while opening act 38 Special brings memorable ’80s rock
