June 2009 Table of Contents

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Features

  • 16Sewer: SEWER: Doing it With Data
    The City of Fullerton, Calif., turns information into gold with a GIS that supports efficient sewer cleaning, effective scheduling, and wise capital investment
  • 24Storm: STORM: An All-In-One Approach
    Cross-trained inspectors from three agencies simplify the task of inspecting stormwater discharges from a Superfund site area in Seattle
  • 30Technology Test Drive: Finding It All
    The Innspector 07 locator from SubSurface Instruments is a handheld device that can be used to pinpoint utilities and other buried objects of almost any material
  • 36Cover Story: SEWER: Bringing it Back Home
    Fairfield-Suisun Sewer District decided to stop using outside contractors and inspect and clean sewer lines itself. It’s been a highly successful move.
  • 42Special Feature: Another Twist on the Stimulus
    Funding for “shovel-ready” projects under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act can include equipment for long-term infrastructure operation and maintenance
  • 44Better Mousetraps: SUPER SAMPLER
    Personnel at Johnson County (Kan.) Environmental and Wastewater departments devise a sampling arm that enables accurate waste strength measure

Columns

  • 10From the Editor: How Will You Use the Stimulus?
    Making use of federal dollars means more than spending the money wisely. It means telling the public clearly about the value received for the work done.
  • 50Tech Topics: Thinking Long-Term
    Purchase price is only one issue when considering the value of an investment in CCTV equipment for sewer pipe inspection
  • 54The Human Side: Silent Communication
    Today’s savvy leaders know that what they say can be less important than the signals they send — consciously or not — with body language
  • 58NASSCO Corner: Meeting Goals and Realizing the Vision
    When our vision becomes a reality, we experience that feeling of success, knowing we can reach our goals.
  • 60Product Spotlight: Portable Camera System Is Designed for Going Remote
    K2 Series portable CCTV pipeline inspection system from CUES Inc.
  • 68Association News: Association News
    People, Learning Opportunities & Calendar
  • 69Industry News: Industry News
    Geospatial Teams with HEBCO on Naval Project; Henning Joins AP/M as Manager of Technical Development; RIDGID Launches Reputation Roadshow; Super Products Produces DVD, Offers Demo Tour