Inspection, Rehabilitation, Relining, Installation and Maintenance of Water, Sewer and Stormwater Pipes http://www.mswmag.com/ 2007 MSW Magazine - All Rights Reserved From the Editor - As the need for infrastructure revival comes to the fore, it is time to revisit the often repeated claim that taxes “take money out of the economy.”I recently heard an AM radio talk show host ranting about how one political party wants to raise taxes and how terrible it would be, amid fears of a recession, to “take all that money out of the economy.” Wed, 23 Apr 2008 00:00:00 CDT http://www.mswmag.com/editorial/820/2008/05 http://www.mswmag.com/editorial/820/2008/05 Cover Story - A comprehensive stormwater program in the City of Boynton Beach, Fla., includes passive debris filters that stop debris and pollutants at entry points.EPA regulations have significantly reduced stormwater runoff pol-lution from industry and agriculture. The remaining battleground in many areas is urban runoff - lawns, streets, parking lots, and roofs all contribute their share of debris and pollutants, and the sheer number and variety poses a real challenge. Wed, 23 Apr 2008 00:00:00 CDT http://www.mswmag.com/editorial/821/2008/05 http://www.mswmag.com/editorial/821/2008/05 Sewer - Innovative vortex separators are part of a comprehensive CSO abatement program that pays big environmental dividends for the City of Saco, Maine.By using a little Yankee ingenuity, the City of Saco, on Maine’s southern coast, has made significant pro-gress toward eliminating combined sewer overflows (CSOs). Wed, 23 Apr 2008 00:00:00 CDT http://www.mswmag.com/editorial/822/2008/05 http://www.mswmag.com/editorial/822/2008/05 Storm - An effective monitoring program is among the keys to success for the Stormwater Quality Improvement Program in Sacramento, Calif.The City of Sacramento (Calif.) established its Stormwater Quality Improvement Pro-gram (SQIP) before such initiatives were required by federal law. The Clean Water Act included a stormwater component in 1987, and the city established the SQIP in 1990, about a year before it was required to, with the aim of reducing stormwater pollutant loads. Wed, 23 Apr 2008 00:00:00 CDT http://www.mswmag.com/editorial/823/2008/05 http://www.mswmag.com/editorial/823/2008/05 Special Feature - A record number of exhibits include a variety of new technologies to enhance efficiency and quality in underground infrastructure maintenance.Advances in technology for municipal maintenance professionals took the spotlight at the 28th Annual Pumper & Cleaner Environmental Expo International in Louisville, Ky., Feb. 28 to March 1. The event attracted 11,415 attendees representing 4,688 companies and municipal agencies. Wed, 23 Apr 2008 00:00:00 CDT http://www.mswmag.com/editorial/824/2008/05 http://www.mswmag.com/editorial/824/2008/05 Special Feature - Filters of many kinds help municipal agencies keep pollutants out of stormwater flowing into lakes, rivers and streams.In many communities, stormwater no longer flows untreated off streets, roofs and parking lots into important waterways. Driven in part by federal regulations, many municipal agencies have installed stormwater filters that trap trash, debris, oils, and other contaminants before they enter the environment. Here is a sampling of the stormwater filtration technologies now available from industry manufacturers. Many of these qualify as Best Management Practices under U.S. EPA regulations. Wed, 23 Apr 2008 00:00:00 CDT http://www.mswmag.com/editorial/825/2008/05 http://www.mswmag.com/editorial/825/2008/05 Better Mousetraps - A passive dewatering device helps a city in Tennessee bring activated sludge inventory into its proper mixed liquor suspended solids range.The Sewer Department of Lebanon, Tenn., operates an extended air-activated sludge treatment plant. Excess solids under aeration were cycling up, but the one-meter belt press could not run fast enough or long enough to dewater the inventory. Wed, 23 Apr 2008 00:00:00 CDT http://www.mswmag.com/editorial/826/2008/05 http://www.mswmag.com/editorial/826/2008/05 Technology Test Drive - The HIPPO multipower system provides electricity, hydraulic power and compressed air in a package designed for use in remote locations.Tools, power and sometimes auxiliary lighting are essential supports at every remote utility worksite. The challenge is making the full range of power sources conveniently available when beyond the easy reach of utility electricity and when terrain and working conditions are difficult. Wed, 23 Apr 2008 00:00:00 CDT http://www.mswmag.com/editorial/827/2008/05 http://www.mswmag.com/editorial/827/2008/05 The Human Side - Delegating authority is not a single action but a process. Here are the basic steps to follow for delegating in a way that gets results.If you’re one of the many professionals today trying to do more in less time, you know delegation is a must. Unfortunately, many people say they dislike delegating. They fear that the task they delegate will never get done, or that it will get done, but not to their liking. As such, they refuse to delegate anything to anyone unless absolutely necessary. Wed, 23 Apr 2008 00:00:00 CDT http://www.mswmag.com/editorial/828/2008/05 http://www.mswmag.com/editorial/828/2008/05 Industry News - Perma-Liner Becomes Insituform Distributor, and Vision Technology Selects Giveaway Winners.Perma-Liner Becomes Insituform Distributor Perma-Liner Industries Inc. has become a licensed distributor for Insituform Technologies Inc. and its products for rehabilitating sewer, water and other underground piping systems. Wed, 23 Apr 2008 00:00:00 CDT http://www.mswmag.com/editorial/829/2008/05 http://www.mswmag.com/editorial/829/2008/05 Association News - Learn about everything happening in the industry.Association News PPI Educational Awareness Campaign The Plastics Pipe Institute (PPI) began an educational awareness campaign targeting city mayors and municipal staff members. The “Be A Hero - Building Community” campaign focuses on the benefits of high-density polyethylene (HDPE) pipe for water, sewer and stormwater systems, natural gas lines, and fiber optic cable runs. Wed, 23 Apr 2008 00:00:00 CDT http://www.mswmag.com/editorial/830/2008/05 http://www.mswmag.com/editorial/830/2008/05 NASSCO Corner - A NASSCO membership can help pipeline repair professionals use their knowledge and experience to build a successful future.Not a week goes by where I don’t think how lucky I am to be in this position. As executive director of NASSCO, the leading trade organization for the sewer and water pipeline maintenance and rehabilitation industry, I can help my industry grow and simultaneously give back to my profession. Wed, 23 Apr 2008 00:00:00 CDT http://www.mswmag.com/editorial/831/2008/05 http://www.mswmag.com/editorial/831/2008/05