Inside the September 2011 Issue

September 2011 Cover

Features

Better Mousetraps: Overflow Solution

Partially filled magmeters give a Pennsylvania city an effective remedy against high wet-weather flows that had overwhelmed the treatment plant

Storm: On a Shoestring

Ingenuity helps an Arizona city achieve compliance with U.S. EPA stormwater regulations at low cost and with a soft touch

Special Feature: Learning From the Ancients

Sewers under an ancient Italian city buried by the eruption of Mount Vesuvius reveal how the Romans handled wastewater and stormwater

Sewer: Every Day, All Hours

Dealing with I&I 24/7 requires vigilant monitoring and rehab. The team in Miami-Dade County has reduced system I&I by 30 mgd.

Special Feature: Crawl Before Walking

Smaller communities should take a gradual, methodical approach to deploying GIS technology in water distribution systems

Technology Test Drive: Complete Package

Infrastructure Management System (IMS) from Hurco Technologies is designed to simplify comprehensive testing and tracking of water infrastructure

Cover Story: All Aboard

In a small city with a big I&I problem, an all-out education program led the city council and residents to support system rehab and in-house equipment upgrades

Columns

Worth Noting: Worth Noting

People/Awards; Learning Opportunities; Calendar

NASSCO Corner: Time to Recertify?

PACP trainers and users need to be aware of new requirements for renewing certification and budget time and dollars accordingly

Product News: September Product News

Featured new products.

Industry News: September Industry News

HOBAS Pipe’s Mele Receives Croft Award; Synagro Acquires Drilling Solutions; Aquatech de Las Americas Launches Website; ClearSpan Partners with AgriLab Technologies

Product Spotlight: Loading System Adds Precision to Pipe Fusion Process

MegaMc PolyHorse pipe-handling system from McElroy

The Human Side: Certified Success

An employee certification program at Marietta Water leads to better morale, staff retention, and a more accountable and professional workforce

From the Editor: Caught in the Vise

At a time of austerity, what can be done to keep public employee compensation competitive and sustain workforce quality?

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