Editorial Articles

Root CuttersHigh-speed cutterThe Supernova high-speed, high-torque cutter from KEG Technologies quickly removes roots in sewer or storm lines from 6 to 48...

Smith & Loveless non-clog pumpThe S&L Non-Clog Pump from Smith & Loveless has an oversized, stainless steel pump shaft that minimizes overhang...

Val-Matic completes research facilityVal-Matic completed construction of its 7,000-square-foot research and development facility in Addison, Ill. The plant includes a materials lab...

NASSCO’s mission to ensure the continued acceptance and growth of trenchless technologies can only be met when there are appropriate municipal funding...

Cutter, camera assist in cleaning root-clogged lateralProblem: Ventura County, Calif., contractor From Sinks To Sewers was inspecting a lateral and found a massive volume...

The gasoline auxiliary engine option from Vac-Con is designed to be a less expensive, lighter weight and quieter alternative to a Tier...

Sinkholes. Massive discharges of untreated wastewater. The consequences of pipeline ruptures and breaks can be disastrous.Sewer and water pipelines are vulnerable to...

Technology plays a big role in the operations and maintenance of our water and wastewater systems. That’s no surprise to the people...

War on FOG: Fighting an Age-Old BattleEveryone is trying to reach the goal of a FOG-free sewer line, but there is no...

The annual employee performance review is as ingrained in corporate culture as coffee breaks and weekly department meetings. But some observers see...

When the Town of Middlebury, Vt., faced a significant reduction in capacity of a critical sewer force main, it gambled – and...

Rapidly growing urban development. Sharp increases in the demand for freshwater. It’s a double whammy that most municipalities would just as soon...

The City of Bend, Ore., is currently in the middle of the Bridge Creek pipeline project – literally. After months of legal...

High performance and longevity ratings, low operating costs and continuous vacuum are all highlights of the new PM3000 Storm vacuum pump, unveiled...

People/AwardsThe Southwestern NC Resource Conservation and Development Council was awarded $30,000 from the Pigeon River Fund of the Community Foundation of Western...

Management system solves pump run-time issuesProblem: The city of Winter Park, Fla., was experiencing excessive pump run times and unacceptable pressures because of...

Oracle, RedZone form partnershipOracle and RedZone Robotics partnered to assist owners in managing their water and wastewater assets and execute repair, replacement...

The FSC-R2 Dual-Armor Wrap Clamp with EPDM gasket from Ford Meter Box Company provides full wraparound coverage for maximum protection against leaks...

Allen-Bradley Micro820 PLCThe Allen-Bradley Micro820 programmable logic controller from Rockwell Automation features embedded Ethernet and serial ports and microSD slot. Connected Components...