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Cutting Through Corrosion
Curb boxes don’t see daily use, but keeping them in good working order is critical for waterline repairs and shut-offs. Acidic soils...
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Cross-Training Provides Appeal
Entry 338527While several studies indicate that smaller rural water utilities have a harder time complying with safe drinking-water standards than larger urban...
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Journey of a Lifetime
I have driven through the center of the universe. It isn’t an unfathomably distant and nebulous point in space. It isn’t a...
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Preparing for Underground Trouble
Water main breaks are often associated with cold weather freeze-thaw cycle effects, but in recent years, the number of breaks, subsequent sinkholes...
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Kansas Utility Builds Self-Reliance
Olathe, Kansas, is a growing suburb of the Kansas City metropolitan area with 141,000 people and almost 11,000 manholes. Ira Speer oversees...
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Safeguarding a Critical Sewer Tunnel
Most people — if they ever think of sewers — don’t think about sewage tunnels. They think about a pipe lying peacefully,...
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Industry News - December 2019
NLB announces staffing changes
NLB announced that Bryce Mulligan has been promoted from the vice president of branch operations to the vice...
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Cellular Pressure Monitoring Gives Hixson Utility District a Handle on Water Management
Hixson, Tennessee, is fortunate to have a great water source from aquifers, coupled with strong leadership, that enables Hixson Utility District to...
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Water & Wastewater Education Listing: November 2019
AlaskaThe Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation is offering:Nov. 18-22 — Water Treatment Level 1, FairbanksDec. 4-5 — Arc Flash Electrical Safety, AnchorageDec. 10-12 — Electrical...
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New Residents and Old Infrastructure Bring Change for Lehigh County Authority
Between a fast-growing population and aging infrastructure, Lehigh County Authority in eastern Pennsylvania has faced major challenges in recent years.
The Authority provides...
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News Briefs: Millions of Americans Live Without Running Water, Says Report
Entry 338572A recent study by DigDeep and US Water Alliance claims more than 2 million Americans are living without running water, indoor...
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Early Leak Detection Means Quick Repairs and Happy Customers
Early leak detection is vital for distribution systems, providing the ability to identify system failure points before they impact customer service levels....
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How It Works: Maximizing Range
Most teams that communicate with Sonetics wireless headsets rarely need the system’s full range. When team members are within a few hundred...
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Largest Pipeline Project in Decades Nears Completion in Madison, Wisconsin
It’s easy to see that something is happening in Madison, Wisconsin's Bowman Park on Fish Hatchery Road. Backhoes dig deep trenches into...
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Preparing Your Sewer System for the Cold
Public works departments have a lot to consider when preparing for the transition into winter’s cooler temperatures, including its effect on day-to-day...
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Adjusting to Generational Differences in the Workplace
Never before have so many generations occupied the same shifting workplace. Between an overcrowding and oversaturation of markets and exponentially increasing technology,...
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Hyperion Water Reclamation Plant Gets Valve Upgrade
The Hyperion Water Reclamation Plant is the largest sewage treatment facility in the Los Angeles metropolitan area, treating 450 mgd. Built in...
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13 Wireless Headset Must-Haves for Effective Team Communication
Productivity, safety and systems that help employees work smarter are your top priorities. You recognize that the effectiveness of your team communication with...





















