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Features

Better Mousetraps: SUPER SAMPLER

Personnel at Johnson County (Kan.) Environmental and Wastewater departments devise a sampling arm that enables accurate waste strength measure

Storm: 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

Sewer: 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

Cover 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.

Technology 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

Special 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

Columns

Tech Topics: Thinking Long-Term

Purchase price is only one issue when considering the value of an investment in CCTV equipment for sewer pipe inspection

The 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

Product Spotlight: Portable Camera System Is Designed for Going Remote

K2 Series portable CCTV pipeline inspection system from CUES Inc.

NASSCO 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.

Industry 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

From 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.

Association News: Association News

People, Learning Opportunities & Calendar

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