Inside the August 2009 Issue

August 2009 Cover

Features

Cover Story: WATER: Jump Start

A Michigan city uses a steam-cured lining system to speed up its water main rehabilitation program while reducing disruption to traffic and daily lives

Sewer: SEWER: Rooting for the Future

The City of Fairfield (Ohio) takes a proactive approach to blockages and employs long-term strategies to ensure lasting system performance

Sewer: SEWER: Gaining Ground

Chemical foam root treatments and a repair-and-replace program for vitrified clay pipe help a Pennsylvania city protect its sewer infrastructure and its budget

Better Mousetraps: Just Right for the Job

A Pennsylvania township authority brings mainline and lateral inspection in-house using a flexible and portable camera system

Technology Test Drive: Giving Valves a Workout

A trailer-mounted valve-exercising system provides flexibility for essentially all valve sizes with full automation to simplify the process and collect complete data

Columns

From the Editor: Making It Work

Public information campaigns can be highly effective in moving major initiatives forward. Here are some essentials for success.

The Human Side: Making It Count

Charlotte-Mecklenburg Utilities gets big and consistent results from water conservation programs based on public education

NASSCO Corner: Looking at Laterals

NASSCO adds the Lateral Assessment and Certification Program to its lineup of tools for evaluating, coding and managing infrastructure

Industry News: Industry News

Pipe and Valve Technology’s Training Center Opens

Product Spotlight: Compact Gas-Detection Unit Simplifies Confined-Space Work

GasAlertMax XT from BW Technologies/Honeywell International Inc.

Association News: Association News

People/Awards, Learning Opportunities, Calendar

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