February 2008 Table of Contents

Features

16Water: WATER: Challenge of Change
The City of Wilmington uses innovations like GIS technology and maintenance outsourcing to improve its distribution system and enhance service quality.
24Cover Story: STORM: Going for the Green
The City of Los Angeles pilot tests innovative technologies that help reduce runoff pollutant loadings and improve water quality in the Los Angeles River.
34Sewer: SEWER: Around and Under
Horizontal directional drilling helps the Ogunquit Sewer District work around challenges of tourists, tides, and environmental restrictions.
40Rules and Regs: New Scrutiny for Spills?
Legislation now before Congress would require communities to monitor and give public notice of combined and sanitary sewer system overflows.
62Technology Test Drive: Access Anywhere
Web Work software from Tero Consulting Ltd. combines electronic maintenance management tools with the convenience of browser-based access.
74Better Mousetraps: Under Pressure
A valve replacement system enables a Massachusetts utility to control a water main and protect a railroad bridge.

8From the Editor: Getting It Done
While infrastructure projects are often expensive, their necessity is seldom in question. There comes a time to stop discussing and start doing.
58Industry News: News From Around the Industry
IDEX Acquires Nova Technologies; AlturnaMats Purchases Mobile Matts; Putzmeister Launches New Web Site; and Keffer, Debris Dam Inventor, Killed in Car Crash.
70The Human Side: Keeping the Lines Open
The City of Atlanta wins support for major infrastructure projects with an extensive public participation and information initiative.
82Association News: Association News, Training and Education, and Events Calendar
News from industry associations, and dates of upcoming training, education, conferences, meetings and expos.
84NASSCO Corner: An Industry First
NASSCO launches an Inspector Training and Certification Program focused on trenchless pipeline renewal technologies.