Inside the September 2010 Issue
Features
Technology Test Drive: The Light Fantastic
The PRO-RING system from Cretex Specialty Products uses lightweight foam rings that enable one worker to restore a manhole to grade level
Water: Southern Knights
A nine-month turnaround of an Alabama county’s water system combines main inspection, leak repair and a tough-but-fair approach to billing
Sewer: More with Less
A small Ohio city stretches its budget by building synergies between departments and selecting equipment that gives a bigger bang for the buck
Special Feature: Looking Inside
Inspection and cleaning of potable water storage tanks can pay dividends for public health as well as the health of the structures
Better Mousetraps: Early Warning
A real-time wireless system in manholes monitors sewer levels and helps prevent overflows in a northeast Florida city
Cover Story: A Matter of Choice
A lateral-repair program in South Williamsport, Pa., lets residents choose conventional or trenchless methods to replace leaking pipes
