Inside the September 2011 Issue of Municipal Sewer & Water
Table of Contents |
View E-Zine
|
Issue Archive

Cover Story
In a small city with a big I&I problem, an all-out education program led the city council and residents to support system rehab and in-house equipment upgrades

Special Feature
Sewers under an ancient Italian city buried by the eruption of Mount Vesuvius reveal how the Romans handled wastewater and stormwater

Better Mousetraps
Partially filled magmeters give a Pennsylvania city an effective remedy against high wet-weather flows that had overwhelmed the treatment plant
Caught in the Vise
From the Editor
At a time of austerity, what can be done to keep public employee compensation competitive and sustain workforce quality?

Special Feature
Smaller communities should take a gradual, methodical approach to deploying GIS technology in water distribution systems
September Industry News
Industry News
HOBAS Pipe’s Mele Receives Croft Award; Synagro Acquires Drilling Solutions; Aquatech de Las Americas Launches Website; ClearSpan Partners with AgriLab Technologies
Time to Recertify?
NASSCO Corner
PACP trainers and users need to be aware of new requirements for renewing certification and budget time and dollars accordingly

Product News
Featured new products.

Product Spotlight
MegaMc PolyHorse pipe-handling system from McElroy

Sewer
Dealing with I&I 24/7 requires vigilant monitoring and rehab. The team in Miami-Dade County has reduced system I&I by 30 mgd.

Storm
Ingenuity helps an Arizona city achieve compliance with U.S. EPA stormwater regulations at low cost and with a soft touch

Technology Test Drive
Infrastructure Management System (IMS) from Hurco Technologies is designed to simplify comprehensive testing and tracking of water infrastructure

The Human Side
An employee certification program at Marietta Water leads to better morale, staff retention, and a more accountable and professional workforce
Worth Noting - September 2011
Worth Noting
People/Awards; Learning Opportunities; Calendar