Editorial WATER: Challenge of Change The City of Wilmington uses innovations like GIS technology and maintenance outsourcing to improve its distribution system and enhance service quality. January 31, 2008
Editorial STORM: Going for the Green The City of Los Angeles pilot tests innovative technologies that help reduce runoff pollutant loadings and improve water quality in the Los Angeles River. January 31, 2008
Editorial New Scrutiny for Spills? Legislation now before Congress would require communities to monitor and give public notice of combined and sanitary sewer system overflows. January 31, 2008
Editorial Access Anywhere Web Work software from Tero Consulting Ltd. combines electronic maintenance management tools with the convenience of browser-based access. January 31, 2008
Editorial Keeping the Lines Open The City of Atlanta wins support for major infrastructure projects with an extensive public participation and information initiative. January 31, 2008
Editorial Under Pressure A valve replacement system enables a Massachusetts utility to control a water main and protect a railroad bridge. January 31, 2008
Editorial Association News, Training and Education, and Events Calendar News from industry associations, and dates of upcoming training, education, conferences, meetings and expos. January 31, 2008
Editorial News From Around the Industry IDEX Acquires Nova Technologies; AlturnaMats Purchases Mobile Matts; Putzmeister Launches New Web Site; and Keffer, Debris Dam Inventor, Killed in Car Crash. January 31, 2008
Editorial News From the Industry ADS LLC Acquires Condor Solutions; MyTana Celebrates 50th Anniversary; Rocky Mountain Team Places 1st at Operations Challenge; and Envirosight, Vivax Form Alliance. December 31, 2007
Editorial Without Prejudice The chart-topping band Big & Rich brings a unique brand of country music to the Saturday Evening Jam at the 2008 Expo. December 31, 2007
Editorial Your Greatest Allies Service vehicles determine to a great extent how much you can accomplish, and how well. Be sure to treat them like the valuable assets they are. December 31, 2007
Editorial WATER: It Is the System Waterford Township (Mich.) uses a fully integrated GIS as the backbone for managing its water system and virtually all public works functions. December 31, 2007
Editorial STORM: On Patrol Milwaukee County’s fleet of vacuum trucks helps keep a large storm drain system flowing freely through all kinds of weather. December 31, 2007
Editorial SEWER: In the Family A northern Wisconsin city improves pipe inspection efficiency and reduces cost by moving away from contractors and taking the capability in-house. December 31, 2007
Editorial Due Diligence A CCTV inspection van is a major investment. Before choosing equipment, weigh all the costs and consider all the variables in light of your program goals. December 31, 2007
Editorial Made for Flexibility POSM software from RS Technical Services supports inspections for many types of infrastructure and allows extensive user customization. December 31, 2007
Editorial Up to Grade Adjustable manhole risers enable a Missouri utility to streamline its paving operation. December 31, 2007
Editorial Looking Younger The City of Tempe finds success in recruiting younger workers to help fill the void being left by a stream of early retirements. December 31, 2007