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STRANGE BREW: Battle of the Beers at WEFTEC 2015

The beer was flowing at WEFTEC 2015, but perhaps more important, the standing-room-only crowd was engaged in exciting conversation on the feasibility of sustainable water use. Find out how a duel between Oregon and Wisconsin for top “effluent lager” came down to the last drop in the first-ever Sewage Brewage Smack Down. mswmag.com/featured


OVERHEARD ONLINE

It was an amazing 11 days it took them to drain the water out of the city; these are truly the biggest unsung heroes in New Orleans.

— Pump Station Employees Braved Dire Conditions


REGULAR EXCERCISE: Video: How to Establish a Valve Maintenance Program

Are you confident the valves in your system will operate in an emergency? A valve-exercising program not only extends the life of your valves, it ensures water system reliability and helps you safely and effectively operate your system. This instructional video offers a step-by-step tutorial that covers the basics. mswmag.com/featured


DRONES & SUBMARINES: ROVs Take the Legwork Out of Infrastructure Inspection

Inspecting miles of flood control waterways, reservoirs and other infrastructure is getting a lot easier thanks to new technology. The use of remotely operated vehicles — or ROVs — is increasing as prices come down and operation is simplified with smartphones, tablets and laptop computers. Learn how you can accomplish in a just few minutes what used to take hours, and do it much safer. mswmag.com/featured



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