On the surface, the city of Bend, Oregon, appears just like any midsize growing city, but unusual patterns of growth in tough...
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Suburban Water System Rehabilitation
Operating a distribution system may seem like a simple task compared to managing source water and treatment in addition to distribution, but...
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Water Carries Weight
Those of you who live in the South may not realize that the frozen lakes of the North support a wide variety...
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Succession Planning Is a Marathon
The issue of succession planning in the face of fast-retiring older workers continues to vex water and sewer utilities nationwide. But the...
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Meeting Wastewater Flow Requirements
When the West Side sewage pump station in Onondaga County, New York, prepared to undergo its first major expansion and upgrade in...
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Don't Ignore Manhole Safety
Manholes are vertical and confined — two conditions that lead to falls and to being felled by dropped tools — and could...
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CIPP Emission Safety
After nearly two years of extensive study, the Trenchless Technology Center at Louisiana Tech University has released its final report:
Evaluation of Air...
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Worth Noting - May 2020
PEOPLE/AWARDS
Rob Hogan was hired by the city of Woodstock (Georgia) as assistant city manager for the Public Works Department and Water &...
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Product News - May 2020
Reed Pump Stick pump
Reed’s Pump Stick is a durable, battery-operated pump that provides a job site-friendly way to remove water. Use with...
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Vac-Con Launches Essential Equipment Webpage
Vac-Con has launched a webpage to help operators understand how to use their Vac-Con machines to disinfect outdoor spaces.
The Essential Equipment for...
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5 Key Considerations When Buying a New Excavator
If you rely on excavators for some of the work that your organization takes on, you know that they have been, and...
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News Briefs: Washington Governor Signs Law to Label Some Wipes 'Do Not Flush'
Entry 338018Washington Rep. Joe Fitzgibbon of Washington recently applauded Gov. Jay Inslee’s signing of a bill into law intended to address the labeling...
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Share Your Industry Knowledge Via Municipal Sewer & Water’s Virtual Training Day
Calling all sewer and water experts! Are you interested in sharing your knowledge with others? If so, Municipal Sewer & Water is...
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Wastewater Equipment Fair Registration Opens
Registration for the Wastewater Equipment Fair is now open.Registering online is easy on the new WEQ Fair website, which allows registration for...
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Industry News: April 2020
Tnemec names Keilbey director of salesTnemec named Scott Keilbey director of sales, water tank market. In his new position, Keilbey will assist...
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How to Prepare for the Retirement of Key Employees
The departure of long-time employees can be a concern for companies and municipalities and lead to questions of how they will effectively replace...
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Why Cities Shouldn't Overlook Lateral Inspections
Sewer laterals often don’t get much attention during regular CCTV inspections. Because municipalities are not responsible for them, they’re rarely on the...
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Integrate Inspection Data and Asset Management Tools
Combining WinCan’s sewer inspection technology with related software services can save a utility time and money, all while allowing for more accurate...
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Are You Missing Out on Cross-Bore Inspection Opportunities?
Identifying and eliminating cross bores is a top priority for gas utilities. In fact, millions of dollars are being invested in mitigating...






















