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10 Attributes of Effectively Managed Water Utilities
The American Public Works Association and seven key water associations, including the American Water Works Association, the Association of Metropolitan Water Agencies,...
Hydra-Flex names national sales manager
Hydra-Flex named Joshua Pelovsky national industrial sales manager. Based out of the company’s corporate headquarters in Burnsville, Minnesota, he will focus on...
Editorial
It’s Not On Your Side
The average American works nearly 47 hours a week, according to a recent Gallup poll — that’s the highest level in almost...
Editorial
Simple Steps For Inventory Control
Managing an inventory of clamps, couplings and other necessary repair parts is an issue all water utilities need to control. With a...
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How To Extend Your Truck's Work Life (It's All About Maintenance)
When you spend thousands of dollars on a vehicle, you have to make that rig last a long time. Tim Everson of...
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The Safety Wizard: How Behavior-Based Programs Eliminate Accidents
My team is great. We haven’t had a safety incident in years, we haven’t had a safety violation in months, and our...
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How Much Are You Worth?
After submitting a letter of resignation, a valued water utility leader in Indiana received monetary recognition — a whopping $20,000 — for...
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11 Management Tips to Increase Employee Performance
Many business owners and managers wonder how to keep employees motivated. They say, “I want employees excited to come to work; we...
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Don’t Shy Away When a Crisis Puts You in the Headlines
“Don’t let your response become the story” is a favorite saying among crisis communications experts. What you do after a disaster can...
Editorial
Holistic Approach
Like many American cities, Lynchburg, Va., faces a combined sewer overflow problem. By following a strategy of performing the least costly work...
Editorial
Pedal to the Metal
The City of Leominster (pronounced “Leminster”) Department of Public Works has been working for more than a decade on systemwide improvements to...













