Inside the June 2010 Issue

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Features

Sewer: Made to Order

Two cities improve infrastructure management with software packages that enable high flexibility and customization to suit specific needs

Technology Test Drive: Inside Information

BEM technology helps utilities gather data on condition and life expectancy in pressurized pipes as part of a risk-based, predictive approach to rehabilitation

Cover Story: Home Cooking

The City of Ames succeeds with an in-house pipe inspection program and looks to put its own crews to work on sewer cleaning, as well

Storm: Getting Control

The Water Services Department in Kansas City deploys more than 300 green stormwater initiatives in a citywide effort to help curtail CSOs

Better Mousetraps: Follow the Bouncing Ball

A combination of technologies, including a SmartBall acoustic leak detection device, provide condition assessments for a Maryland district

Special Feature: Filling the Pipeline

In many cases, the best way to find high-quality CCTV inspection operators is to identify people with the right personal attributes and train them yourself

Columns

From the Editor: What Would Mother Say?

The official report card says that America’s critical infrastructure gets near-failing grades. Maybe the remedy is easier than we think.

Product News: Product News

Featured products of June.

The Human Side: Knowing Y

Managers will soon face a new generation of workers who require more hands-on attention and more development to build needed skills

NASSCO Corner: Just One!

This summer, commit yourself to take one affirmative step toward educating the public and government officials about the importance of water infrastructure

Industry News: Industry News

SPIR STAR Opens Mexico Repair Center, Launches Web Site; Hydraulic Institute Recognizes Atchia; Fairmount Launches Water Treatment Web Site

Product Spotlight: Combination Trailer Allows Simultaneous Jetting and Vacuuming

JVLT combination trailer from Hi-Vac Corp./O’Brien Manufacturing

Association News: Association News

People/Awards; Learning Opportunities; Calendar

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