Editorial Articles

Unpredictable conditions can make the outdoor installation of pipework more difficult than in enclosed construction sites. Grooved piping systems offer advantages in...

The Knoxville Utilities Board (KUB) of Knoxville, Tenn., is engaged in an assertive program to renew its wastewater infrastructure. The effort consists...

In a major metropolitan area with close to 6,000 restaurants, one of the major challenges for the Pretreatment and Laboratory Services Division...

Like many American cities, Lynchburg, Va., faces a combined sewer overflow problem. By following a strategy of performing the least costly work...

PEOPLE/AWARDSThe City of Martinsville (Ind.) received a $27,000 planning grant, awarded by Lt. Gov. Sue Ellspermann, to fund a stormwater planning study...

Water Cannon jetter, hot pressure washersJetters and hot water pressure washers from Water Cannon are available with flow rates of 8 gpm...

The PAT 949 combination vacuum pump/separation truck from Polston Applied Technologies provides a standalone cleaning system for large-diameter lines, digesters, grit chambers,...

PEOPLE/AWARDSThe Timber Lake Stormwater Enhancement Project in Tallahassee, Fla., received the Environmental Project of the Year Award for projects under $5 million...

A few years ago I had a conversation with a gentleman who thought water has always been and should always be free....

When former U.S. Air Force pilot-turned-business-consultant/motivational speaker/author Danny Cox talks about the importance of good workplace morale, he often relates an anecdote...

Propane-powered jetter cartLiquid propane (LP) powered jetter carts from American Jetter offer compact mobility, environmentally friendly fuel, user-friendly controls and wireless...

Lining system restores pipesProblem Bad joints, cracks, root intrusion and corrosion caused blockages and failures in the asbestos concrete, cast iron, clay, and...

We’ve been posting a ton of new content at MSWmag.com. In addition to everything you see on these pages, the site features...

As I was editing the stories for this issue back in late April, there were several things going on in the municipal...

Good vibrations was the theme for Enz USA and its new Rotopuls nozzles at the Pumper & Cleaner Environmental Expo in Indianapolis...

California American Water president named to boardRobert MacLean, president of California American, was appointed to the California Chamber of Commerce Board of...

As many municipalities strive to repair their aging infrastructures, agencies must evaluate a variety of methods for their ability to extend service...

Kingston, Ontario, is a city of 125,000 offering a vibrant downtown core with historic buildings, an attractive waterfront and a booming hospitality...

Faced with an EPA consent decree and plagued for years by sewer backups, the Jersey City Municipal Utilities Au-thority is engaged in...