August 2009 Table of Contents

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  • 14Cover Story: WATER: Jump Start
    A Michigan city uses a steam-cured lining system to speed up its water main rehabilitation program while reducing disruption to traffic and daily lives
  • 20Sewer: SEWER: Gaining Ground
    Chemical foam root treatments and a repair-and-replace program for vitrified clay pipe help a Pennsylvania city protect its sewer infrastructure and its budget
  • 28Sewer: SEWER: Rooting for the Future
    The City of Fairfield (Ohio) takes a proactive approach to blockages and employs long-term strategies to ensure lasting system performance
  • 32Better Mousetraps: Just Right for the Job
    A Pennsylvania township authority brings mainline and lateral inspection in-house using a flexible and portable camera system
  • 36Technology Test Drive: Giving Valves a Workout
    A trailer-mounted valve-exercising system provides flexibility for essentially all valve sizes with full automation to simplify the process and collect complete data
  • 10From the Editor: Making It Work
    Public information campaigns can be highly effective in moving major initiatives forward. Here are some essentials for success.
  • 34Industry News: Industry News
    Pipe and Valve Technology’s Training Center Opens
  • 40NASSCO Corner: Looking at Laterals
    NASSCO adds the Lateral Assessment and Certification Program to its lineup of tools for evaluating, coding and managing infrastructure
  • 42The Human Side: Making It Count
    Charlotte-Mecklenburg Utilities gets big and consistent results from water conservation programs based on public education
  • 44Product Spotlight: Compact Gas-Detection Unit Simplifies Confined-Space Work
    GasAlertMax XT from BW Technologies/Honeywell International Inc.
  • 52Association News: Association News
    People/Awards, Learning Opportunities, Calendar