Editorial Articles

Magnetic-RFID identifies underground assets quicklyProblem Underground utility asset location and identification is a very costly problem for utilities and municipalities. Problems range from...

Stanley hydrant saverThe hydrant saver from Stanley Hydraulic Tools is designed to remove seized valve seats without excavation or extra personnel. Powered...

KOHLER Power Systems receives seismic certificationsKOHLER Power Systems, manufacturer of generators up to 3,250 kilowatts, transfer switches, switchgear and related accessories, received...

A first-time exhibitor at the Pumper & Cleaner Environmental Expo, STAC was looking to acquaint visitors with its Thermaflow hydraulic cooling system....

Quickly locating the source of infiltration and inflow in sewer systems can save utilities thousands in operating costs and wasted resources. The...

During a recent trade show presentation, the presenters were explaining that a collection system owner was ex-panding PACP condition grade 5 to...

For most of us, avoiding uncomfortable issues is like a big slug of built-up sludge and debris in a mainline sewer; the...

Sewer and water systems contain endless varieties of tanks, vessels, digesters, lift stations and wet wells that require continued maintenance. In many...

Wipe War: Don’t Flush It!Cleaning wipes. Disinfecting wipes. Makeup wipes. Consumers love them, but they’re causing major problems in wastewater collection systems....

This issue of MSW includes three profiles on progressive municipal utilities finding new ways to make their systems more efficient. Louisville Water...

See the best new equipment. Take advantage of quality educational opportunities. Enjoy networking opportunities with your peers. Those three key components keep...

For a decade and a half, Louisville Water Co. invested between $8 and $10 million a year cleaning, relining or replacing old...

In August 2012, Danbury, N.C., became the first U.S. city to formally contract ice pigging service to clean its water mains. The...

The Augusta (Ga.) Utilities Department has been tackling a systemwide evaluation under the guidance of a consent order from the Georgia Department...

Badger Meter utility management softwareReadCenter AnalyticsPro and ReadCenter Analytics+ software from Badger Meter provide water and gas utilities with access to metrics...

PEOPLE/AWARDSThe Florida Stormwater Association announced its 2013 award winners: Program: City of Gainesville Credit Basin Program Program: Hillsborough County Stormwater Environmental Programs Team Program: Sarasota...

The JetScan video nozzle from Envirosight attaches to any 3/4- or 1 1/2-inch jetter hose, delivering high-definition video of buried pipe without...

Small-footprint macerator system needed for large detention centerProblem A high volume of large debris in the wastewater at the Clark County Detention Center...

Gorman-Rupp names rental sales managerGorman-Rupp Co. promoted Jamie Schoenian to rental sales manager. He will be responsible for sales, service, aftermarket, technical...