Inside the September 2009 Issue

Features

Better Mousetraps: Turn of the Screw

A British Columbia city staff member devises a new method for adjusting manhole frames to match street elevations

Special Feature: The Hole Solution

Manhole accessories include protective devices, magnetic and lever lid-lifting systems, and inflow-prevention seals

Sewer: SEWER: Zero Backups

The Cottonwood Improvement District’s inspection and maintenance program gets wastewater out of residents’ basements and earns wide recognition

Sewer: SEWER: The Right Battles

The historic City of Alexandria, Va., effectively uses outside resources with a “manageable chunks” approach to reduce I&I and rehabilitate aging infrastructure

Cover Story: SEWER: From Mains to Manholes

A comprehensive cleaning, inspection and rehabilitation program helps a small Michigan community control severe I&I problems

Technology Test Drive: Making it Digital

FlexOps data collection system lets communities record inspection, cleaning and other field data on dedicated PDAs instead of paper forms or cards

Columns

NASSCO Corner: Stimulating Life

A commitment to continuous learning is a critical element of a successful career in the trenchless technology industry

The Human Side: Fizzlers or Sizzlers?

Your department needs as many employees as possible who are passionate, mentally engaged, and able to drive positive results

Product Spotlight: Compact Inspection System Provides High Flexibility

Camera inspection control system from Cobra Technologies

From the Editor: Bringing Matters to a Head

The time must come soon for a serious debate on government spending, taxation and exactly the kind of society we wish to have and leave to our kids

Association News: Association News

People/Awards. Learning Opportunities, Calendar