Former electrician Randy Mather brings a can-do attitude and a customer-service mindset to the wastewater collection program in Olathe, Kan.

A Georgia city implements marketing and branding tactics like those used by top sales professionals to gain public support for a stormwater utility.

Technically sound programs and gentle persistence helped Sierra Vista pretreatment coordinator Hector Hagele get FOG under control.

Innovations including a new cleaning and inspection system by KEG Technologies and O'Brien Manufacturing are vital to the city of Tacoma's award-winning stormwater management program.

Developed by Sprayroq, SprayWall is a durable, spray-applied 100% VOC-free polyurethane coating that provides both structural enhancement and chemical resistance against all elements that eat away at underground structures.

An arsenal of equipment that includes a smart nozzle assortment helps the Great Neck WPCD stay on top of a tight maintenance and inspection routine.

In the August 2011 issue of Municipal Sewer & Water magazine, the Focus:Water feature is a profile of Colorado Springs Utilities, Wastewater Collections and Maintenance Group. By taking an out-of-the-box approach to pipe cleaning and root control, a Rocky Mountain utility saves money, protects its critical infrastructure, and conserves energy.

Hykron listening device and Eureka 2R locator system from ADS provide simple tools for efficient and accurate leak detection.

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