Inside the February 2010 Issue

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Features

Sewer: San Francisco Fights Fog

A progressive program helps keep fats, oils and grease out of sewers, while a new technology turns it into high-quality fuel for use or sale

Cover Story: SEWER: Open to Suggestion

A town in the high desert of Idaho finds answers to its aging infrastructure challenges by studying and applying a wide range of trenchless technology approaches

Better Mousetraps: Litter Corral

A trapping device tested in the nation’s capital skims debris from stream surfaces, helping to keep waterways clean

Storm: It’s All About the Crabs

The James City County Stormwater Division engages residents by reminding them that clean water protects one of their favorite delicacies

Brainstorms: How Big Is That Pipe?

Many wastewater collection system technicians have had this experience: You need to inspect a line, or set up a skid for waterjet cleaning, but from your vantage point in the street you can’t confidently tell if the pipe is 6-inch or 8-inch. And you’d rather not perform a confined-space entry to go down the manhole and use a tape measure.

Technology Test Drive: From the Inside

The LETS inspection system from Aries Industries lets municipal and contractor crews expedite evaluation of private sewer laterals by looking in from the mainline

Expo: An Expo Encore

On Feb. 27, country favorites from past Saturday Evening Jams will hit the stage to celebrate the 30th Pumper & Cleaner Expo

Columns

From the Editor: Thoughts on Certification

Wastewater agencies find that certification initiatives pay dividends in more knowledgeable, more engaged and more effective team members

The Human Side: Seeing the Future

Leading a team requires an array of special skills, including the ability to envision the organization’s long-term needs

NASSCO Corner: Full Speed Ahead

Committees help NASSCO make critical progress in initiatives including software validation, CIPP training, and government relations

Association News: Association News

People/Awards, Learning Opportunities, Calendar

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