Overheard Online
Water officials believe a handful of wooden water mains are still in use in South Dakota, Alaska and Pennsylvania — relics of the day when the water systems used barrel-like pipes or bored-out logs to deliver water.
— 10 Things You Should Know About U.S. Municipal Infrastructure, mswmag.com/featured
Giveaway! This Tricked-Out Truck Could Be Yours
Some people celebrate anniversaries with cake. But here at COLE, we’re celebrating the 35th anniversary of the largest water and wastewater trade show with something, shall we say more appropriate, for our hard-working readers. Get a better look at this spectacular pickup truck, and learn how you can win it! mswmag.com/featured
Loma Prieta Anniversary: Of Earthquakes, Jobs and Big Infrastructure
It’s been 25 years since the 6.9-magnitude Loma Prieta Earthquake hit northern California. Since then, the Bay Region has engaged in a great effort to repair, retrofit and replace its aging pipelines, dams and tunnels. And with that massive infrastructure project came jobs. Lots of jobs. Learn more about the Water System Improvement Project and how it has changed the region. mswmag.com/featured
City Structure: The Sewer Battle
Gravity or low-pressure systems? That is the question writer Ed Wodalski explores in this online exclusive. From electrical demands to installation costs to population density, each system has advantages and disadvantages. Learn more about the total present worth evaluation of a sewer system, and discover which system is less expensive in the long run. mswmag.com/featured