Inside the October 2009 Issue
Features
Water: WATER: Bringing it Back
An aggressive program of leak detection and repair helps a small irrigation district gain control of non- revenue water and establish a strong financial footing
Cover Story: SEWER: Corralling Grease
The City of Houston taps the cowboy mythology in an information campaign that combines with repair and cleaning to help reduce stoppages
Sewer: SEWER: A Natural Path
An Eastern Kansas wastewater utility finds solutions for at-risk sewer infrastructure at stream crossings by taking a cue from Mother Nature
Technology Test Drive: Just One Hand
The Omnibus controller on Vac-Con combination and hydroexcavator trucks lets operators regulate all water and vacuum system functions from one joystick
Better Mousetraps: Deep Cleaning
Professional divers, a vacuum truck, and special adjustable cleaning nozzle team up to remove tons of debris from a South Florida city’s canal culvert system
Special Feature: Bypass With Care
Many sewer rehabilitation projects require wastewater bypassing. That in turn requires the proper equipment and careful planning by experienced professionals.





