Inside the February 2009 Issue

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Features

Better Mousetraps: Wholesale Change

A pipeline data model enables an Illinois water commission to map its distribution system and improve its management

Water: WATER: Spokes in a Wheel

A proactive five-point program helps the City of Mankato operate a reliable water distribution system and keep water losses to a minimum

Technology Test Drive: Think Inside the Box

A mobile base station for pipe inspection from CUES Inc. provides wide flexibility for varied site conditions and for different operating needs

Cover Story: STORM: Creative Compliance

The City of Oakland achieves full NPDES Phase II compliance with award-winning innovations to improve environmental aesthetics and enhance the quality of life

Sewer: SEWER: Strike Force

Emergency overflow response in the Sanitation Districts of L.A. County focuses on control and confinement. Speed and organization are critical.

Special Feature: Access for Everyone

A California committee helps make sure that wastewater agencies of all sizes get quality training in collection system operation and maintenance

Columns

NASSCO Corner: Stop the Negative Selling

Salespeople and engineers must trade only in fair and honest information when discussing trenchless technologies for specific applications

From the Editor: Look Who Backs Government Spending

Is it possible that supporters of increased public expenditures include people who are not socialists, do-gooders, government workers and freeloaders?

Industry News: Industry News

PipeHunter Designer John Stoneman Sr. Dies; MyTana Seeks Unusual Moments; Federal Signal Launches Online Store

The Human Side: Changing a Culture

A renewed emphasis on safety helps a South Carolina water and sewer authority achieve dramatic improvements in performance

Association News: Association News

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