2017-2018 Annual Buyer's Guide
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Protecting the People Downstream
Sometimes a city tackles a major problem only because legislation requires it. Almost 30 years ago, the city of Grand Rapids, Michigan,...
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Equipped for the Future
In July 2015, the city of Alpharetta, Georgia, was awarded a grant from the federal EPA for field inspections of its stormwater...
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Don’t Die in a Sewer
Wastewater work is important. We champion the work you do in every issue of MSW. But no sewer line problem is worth...
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Build Your Utility’s Brand Recognition
There are going to be a lot of retirement parties held at water and sewer utilities in the coming years as a...
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Mitigating Hazards of Hydrogen Sulfide
On Monday morning, Jan. 16, 2017, four utility workers employed by a private construction contractor responded to complaints of a sewage backup...
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More Than a Temporary Fix
Minnesota is rich in water resources, but in the city of Rochester, water was causing problems.A drainage area leading to a ditch...
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CCTV Is Tried and True
I eagerly anticipate learning more about new trenchless technologies as I gear up for this month’s WEFTEC and other conferences in early...
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Worth Noting - September 2017
People/AwardsThe American Public Works Association announced that the following public works professionals earned certified stormwater manager credentials:James S. Cole, Kansas City, Missouri;
Catherine...
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Stormwater Management and I&I Prevention
Custom curb inlet risers save time on mill and overlayProblem: Rowe Construction was contracted to perform a mill and overlay of a...
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Skid-steer attachment makes manhole replacement easy
Manhole replacement can be messy and dangerous work. It typically requires several jackhammers and a lot of time. The HS-57 Series II...
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Creative Approach Solves Sewer Extension Problem
Sometimes collections systems are simple: Bury some pipe and let gravity do the work. Sometimes, it takes a more creative approach.The Department...
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Upgrading Infrastructure With a Systematic Strategy
The Colorado city of Durango is famed for year-round recreation and a popular tourist train. But when it comes to upgrading municipal...
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Solutions for I&I Issues
Stopping inflow and infiltration can be expensive. Allowing it to continue can cost even more.Inflow and infiltration causes serious problems for municipal...
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Use Referrals to Reduce Recruiting Costs
Recruiting new employees is expensive. Experts estimate that organizations spend billions of dollars a year — some peg the cost at more...
