Overheard Online: Decorative Manhole Covers? Now That's an Infrastructure Win
Maybe it’s time for more municipalities to jump on the decorative manhole bandwagon. In a country where infrastructure is often overlooked, every little bit of attention is welcome.” www.mswmag.com/featured
Go Team! Keeping it Together
Strong teams have two things in common: great communication and respect for other team members. See how several top utilities have excelled by maintaining transparency, listening to employee ideas and using job titles that dictate professionalism. Take these tips and build an award-winning team. www.mswmag.com/featured
Cleaning Techniques: What the Heck is Ice Pigging?
You might be familiar with traditional pigging, which uses a mechanical device for pipe cleaning and inspections. But are you familiar with its descendant? Ice pigging substitutes abrasive ice brine slurry for the mechanical pig. Learn about this technique, its origins and more. www.mswmag.com/featured
Winter Woes: State Seeks Disaster Relief
Fresh off one of the harshest winters on record, Wisconsin municipalities are now facing a new problem: how to pay for millions of dollars in unbudgeted expenses from water main breaks, unbilled water and frozen pipes. The state is gathering data to apply for federal disaster relief. Learn more about this developing story and see how cities and towns across the state fared this winter. www.mswmag.com/featured
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