The City of Greensboro, North Carolina, emphasizes growth and economic development to benefit its population of 250,000. The city’s Water Resources department, with responsibility for water and wastewater infrastructure, is part of that effort. Developing a pilot program to effectively inspect prestressed concrete cylinder pipe water main is just one way in which the department strives to create value for the city.Water Resources engineer Melinda King is part of a group that performs feasibility studies and plans reviews for developers and other customers (see sidebar). The department also collects information on the condition of water and wastewater systems and devises
