Creating a better pavement   Roads & Bridges October 2005   Fred Faridazar and Mauricio Ruiz
These predictive capabilities will help designers, contractors and concrete suppliers identify factors that can contribute to achieving good-performing pavements.

Ready When UR   Infrastrucure Security 2005 October 2005   Allan J. DeBlasio and Terry Regan

Spotlight on Cyber security   Infrastrucure Security 2005 October 2005   Douglas Johnson
Organizations of all types—water and wastewater facilities included—are dialing up security measures as this issue continues to take on increased significance in response to recent events.

History in the remaking   Infrastrucure Security 2005 October 2005   Sherif Morcos, Ph.D, P.E.
Seismic analysis and retrofit of historic arch bridges involves a thorough understanding of their structural behavior.

1 Less problem to Deal With   Infrastrucure Security 2005 October 2005   Jerry Krabill

Nothing Haphazard   Infrastrucure Security 2005 October 2005   Paul Melander

In the eye of the Storm   Infrastrucure Security 2005 October 2005   Steve Whitlock

Old enough to drive   Roads & Bridges September 2005   John A. Buchheit, P.E., Contributing Author

Show white   Roads & Bridges September 2005   Jennifer G. Prokopy, Contributing Author

The safety collision   Roads & Bridges September 2005   Bradley Sant, Contributing Author

Opportunities Await in D.C.   Water & Wastes Digest September 2005   Tim Gregorski

Out of the Pipe, Into the Watershed   Water & Wastes Digest September 2005   By G. Tracy Mehan, III
“We are flying blind when it comes to making decisions about how best to address water quality problems and allocate our limited resources for cleanup, pollution prevention and restoration.”

Reassessing Water Security   Water & Wastes Digest September 2005   By Jessica Moorman
Beyond the hype, how will security regulations and upgrades translate into an everyday routine for water utility personnel?

Recycling Wastewater Proves to be Ideal Solution   Water & Wastes Digest September 2005   By Brian L. Book, Jason D. Wert and Adam Wilson

Selecting The Best Fluid Sampler For Your Needs   Water & Wastes Digest September 2005   By Patsie Wyatt
This article focuses on the two main types, peristaltic and vacuum/compressor, though other types do exist such as a dipper and gravity flow.

PDAs Making Presence Known at Wastewater Plants   Water & Wastes Digest September 2005   By James Anthony

Becoming a Good Neighbor   Water & Wastes Digest September 2005   By Joe Woodward

Blown Out of the Wastewater   Water & Wastes Digest September 2005   By Jon Zabrocki, P.E. and Paul Larson, P.E.
By precisely controlling pressure in the air header and modulating airflow to each aeration zone to maintain set point DO levels, the energy usage is minimized through efficient operation.

Seizing an Opportunity for Expansion   Water & Wastes Digest August 2005   Tim Gregorski
Despite concerns of product recitation in the marketplace, many U.S. companies are currently conducting very profitable business ventures in China with plans to do much more as the Chinese government spends billions of dollars upgrading the nation’s infrastructure.

Adapting to Arsenic Rules   Water & Wastes Digest August 2005   By Wendy L. Chambers and Roman J. Aguirre
The proposal consisted of supplying more than 300 tons of GFH adsorption media and 35 large diameter pressure vessels, including instrumentation and controls as well as backwash storage tanks.

Evaluating Arsenic Removal Technology   Water & Wastes Digest August 2005   By Tom Mills
In addition to capital and operating costs, an arsenic removal technology should be evaluated on a variety of performance criteria as well as the technology supplier’s experience in the arsenic removal market.

Pipe Flexible for Various Applications   Water & Wastes Digest August 2005   By Tanya Rouce
Working on a tight timeline, contractors finished the work between January and June 2004. It is the largest such project completed by Artesian Water to date.

Set it & Forget it   Water & Wastes Digest August 2005   By Bob Elliott
Keeping the environment clean is a top priority for the authority. Wastewater is processed biologically, with none of the chemicals that are typically used, and achieves complete nitrogen removal. Specifically, the process removes CBOD, suspended solids, ammonia as nitrogen, nitrates, nitrites and phosphorus.

Decentralized Wastewater Systems   Water & Wastes Digest August 2005   By Craig Lindell
In the new world of water, the command and control structures, and most of the language and processes that supported the public health and water pollution control approaches to wastewater management are not sufficient to address nonpoint pollution, the integrity of the coastal zone ecology, sustainable watershed standards or water reuse.

Care to Share?   Roads & Bridges August 2005   Norman W. Garrick Contributing Author
Shared streets rely on social rather than regulatory controls to govern how all users behave. Where there is a mix of different types of users, this design approach can be very effective.

Omaha's Insurance   Roads & Bridges August 2005   David Meier, P.E. Contributing Author
Without a doubt, detailing the construction phasing and traffic control plan was the toughest task of the final design.

Scratching the Surface   Roads & Bridges August 2005   Kathryn A. Zimmerman, P.E. Angela S. Wolters, P.E. Contributing Authors

Online Monitoring Assures Pump Station Reliability, Saves Money   Water & Wastes Digest July 2005   By Ed Weaver
Because the online monitor of the central host sits beside the SCADA host at the TRWD Control Center, SCADA operators who control the pumps can monitor the status equipment, as well.

Selecting Flow Monitoring Technologies for Your Agency   Water & Wastes Digest July 2005   By Patrick Stevens
The EPA recognized the difficulty faced by municipalities as they try to sort through the performance claims by manufacturers of environmental equipment, and several years ago developed the Environmental Technology Verification (ETV) Program to verify performance of several types of air- and water-related equipment including flow meters.

In a League of its Own   Water & Wastes Digest July 2005   07/05/05
The design and aesthetic features of the plant are what overcame any NIMBY objections,” Nespeca said.

In Control & Beyond Expectations   Water & Wastes Digest July 2005   By William F. Verona and Robert Rumelfanger
“This system has been operating beyond expectations,” commented Philip D’Angelo of JoDAN, “The treated water is well within the compliance limits mandated by the utility’s discharge limits, at only a fraction of the cost previously observed.

Upgrade for the digital work zone   Roads & Bridges June 2005   By Deborah Curtis
When QuickZone showed that traffic congestion would likely be significant, further analysis was done on options to prevent lengthy delays.

Manufacturers may not make it   Roads & Bridges June 2005   By William M. Wilkins
While Indiana’s roads and bridges still provide motorists with a high level of mobility, it is urgent that improvements be made now to accommodate future travel needs.

A guide to HPC   Roads & Bridges May 2005   Lou Triandafilou, P.E.
The HPC Exchange features detailed results from a 2003-04 survey of HPC implementation nationwide. According to the survey, 77% of states have used HPC in low-permeability concrete for structures and 58% have used it in high-strength concrete.

New polymer coat wears well   Roads & Bridges May 2005   By Vellore S. Gopalaratnam
New surface is the answer for orthotropic bridge deck

Seismic Bridges   Roads & Bridges May 2005   Arthur Schurr, Contributing Author
California installs an aggressive seismic retrofit effort

Polymer Concrete Wearing Surface System for Orthotropic Steel Deck Bridge   Roads & Bridges May 2005   Vellore S. Gopalaratnam and Arthur M. Dinitz

Widening the technology   Roads & Bridges May 2005   Noah Wilson Contributing Author
The TMC has at its disposal 31 fiber-optic and dial-up dynamic message signs (DMS), 45 high-technology CCTV cameras, 11 Road Ranger patrols, a severe incident response vehicle and 13 static motorist assistance signs. It also controls 1,325 traffic signals (with emergency vehicle preemption at 298 signalized intersections), as well as 900 school flashers. Those assets enable the TMC to monitor traffic on the major freeways and arterials throughout the county, including I-95, I-595 and I-75. Motorists, though, don’t want to know the specifics; they just want to know that it works.

Biting into a mountain   Roads & Bridges May 2005   Mike Douglas and Gary Williams
the national trend away from new construction to the preservation of the existing highway system is requiring NDOT as well as other highway agencies to seek alternative approaches to pavement preservation that will conserve resources. Recently, NDOT pushed its CIR experience to the limit by requiring a CIR with overlay rehabilitation strategy on Rte. 207, Kingsbury Grade, near Carson City, Nev.

The old with the New   Roads & Bridges May 2005   Jo Sias Daniel
The purpose of this study was to examine the effect of RAP on the volumetric properties and stiffness of HMA.

If you can’t say something nice   Roads & Bridges May 2005   By David Matthews
When the neighbor refused to turn down the TV volume, the BMW owner got into her car, drove across the neighbor’s lawn, crashed through some patio furniture and rammed right into the side of the neighbor’s residence.

Industry Insider: Improving the Industry   Water & Wastes Digest May 2005
Involved in numerous water quality and wastewater projects, James Clark a vice president and senior project manager at Black & Veatch, envisions what it takes for our industry to continue to be effective

Just Another Day at the Beach   Water & Wastes Digest May 2005   By Don Richard
Together, these systems were insufficient for near-term demand and they fell far short of the projected future needs for this fast-growing community.

Wisconsin Shaping Water Treatment   Water & Wastes Digest May 2005   By Tom Bunker, Mark White and Scott Lenhardt
Racine WTP opted for membranes because of their ability to provide an extra barrier against waterborne pathogens to the 110,000 people served by the plant.

Reservoir Tank Is One of A Kind   Water & Wastes Digest May 2005   By Judy Horning
This expansion project is part of a long-term citywide capital improvement program to improve the infrastructure and services that provide San Diegans with safe drinking water.

Caldwell Tanks Goes the Extra Mile for Kids   Water & Wastes Digest May 2005   By Denise Covelli
Caldwell Tanks of Louisville, Ky., helped create this unique tank design for Kyle and Pattie Petty’s Victory Junction Gang Camp, which opened last summer to provide a haven for chronically ill children.

Time Saved Testing Pays Off   Water & Wastes Digest May 2005   By Adam Potter
Many wastewater plants are switching from fecal coliforms to monitoring for E. coli and Enterococcus, because the EPA has identified these bacteria as the best indicators of fecal contamination in water.

One Event You Can’t Miss   Water & Wastes Digest May 2005   Tim Gregorski, Editorial Director
In a recent interview I conducted with AWWA Deputy Executive Director Paula MacIlwaine, more than 12,000 industry professionals are expected to attend.

Spotlight on Cyber Security   Water & Wastes Digest April 2005   By Douglas Johnson
No less important are cyber security measures that ensure the integrity of an organization’s financial and/or operational information systems.

Industry Insider: Facing the Challenges Head On   Water & Wastes Digest April 2005   By Tim Gregorski
WWD recently spoke with Tom Gallier who provided valuable insight into the Tempe Water Utilities Department (TWUD).

Take A Measure of Prevention   Water & Wastes Digest April 2005   By Alan Austin
Fixed-point and/or portable gas detectors are essential to protect workers and equipment, as well as an OSHA and EPA requirement.

Electronic Scale Prevention   Water & Wastes Digest April 2005   By Richard W. Lee
City of Las Vegas wastewater recycling facility uses advanced technology to eliminate mineral scale fouling without chemicals or maintenance

Peace of Mind   Water & Wastes Digest April 2005   By Julie A. Schlegel
Since the late 1980s, operators at the King County South Treatment Plant have been utilizing DAFT tank effluent turbidity measurements to control polymer dosing via an automated single-loop-cascade control system.

Siphoning Out a Solution   Water & Wastes Digest April 2005   By Bob Patterson and Sophie Pease
For years the city had relied on the nearby Thornhollow Springs and a series of eight wells for water, until the EPA concluded that the aquifer was under the influence of surface water and raised concerns that waterborne pathogens could contaminate the springs.

The Trillion Dollar Maybe   Water & Wastes Digest April 2005   By Tim Gregorski
Anyway, ASCE’s report is nothing to laugh at, in fact, we should be quite embarrassed as overflowing sewers and aging drinking water facilities have almost become the norm in the U.S.

The tollway bandits   Roads & Bridges March 2005   By Bill Wilson, Editor in Chief
As more tolls pop up and more are increased, will the Macks, Freightliners and Internationals of the world seek escape hatches?

Flushing Away Waste Problems   Water & Wastes Digest March 2005
The Monster Airport Receiving Station, installed as part of a multi-terminal upgrade project, was designed and manufactured by JWC Environmental.

No Longer Singing the Blues   Water & Wastes Digest March 2005   By William H. Simendinger
Composite valves incorporated into Blue Plains Advanced Wastewater Treatment Plant outperform expectations while helping improve operations

Indecent Proposals?   Water & Wastes Digest March 2005   By Tim Gregorski
The Bush Administration is seeking to cut the EPA’s budget in FY 2006 by $500 million from $8.1 to $7.6 billion.

Population Boom Leads to Plant Expansion   Water & Wastes Digest March 2005   By David Braden
Recent upgrade allows the Poplar Grove Utility District in southwestern Tennessee to accommodate the needs of 8,000 more residents

Up - Loading   Roads & Bridges February 2005   Y. Edward Zhou, Ph.D., P.E., Contributing Author
The remaining life of a bridge—whether it is fit for continued service—can be evaluated with reasonable precision, and the results often indicate that the structure is more serviceable than expected.

Raising the bar   Roads & Bridges February 2005   By Bob Templeton
TxDOT’s Amarillo District’s new motor grader lay-down blade and skid box allow HMA to be laid to the desired width and depth with one pass of the grader.

Industry Responds to Water Crisis   Water & Wastes Digest February 2005   By Tim Gregorski
In addition to the response from governments and people around the globe, I could not help but think what our industry could do to assist.

All in a Day’s Work   Water & Wastes Digest February 2005   By Tim Gregorski
Ongoing water wars, responding to hurricanes and protecting watersheds part of the daily grind for the Southwest Florida Water Management District

Maneuvering More from Drive-by AMR   Water & Wastes Digest February 2005   By Betsy Loeff
“As a result of our project, we’ve learned a lot about water meter automation issues,” Adkins said.

Future of Meters/AMR Rates High   Water & Wastes Digest February 2005   Tim Gregorski, Editorial Director
As many of you already know, water utilities lose thousands of dollars in revenue each year because of faulty water meters. Consequently, meter replacements can benefit a water utility in the long run in terms of increased reliability and eliminating the lost revenue.

Water…Resource and Revenue   Water & Wastes Digest February 2005   By Bruce K. Lackey

Building a Better Community   Water & Wastes Digest February 2005   By Marcia Kinley
Kennewick, Wash.’s installation of low maintenance flowmeters contribute to overall success of modified sewer system

City of Warren, Ohio converts to advanced AMR system   Water & Wastes Digest February 2005

Going with the Flow   Water & Wastes Digest February 2005   By Brian Roughan
Appomattox, Va. River Water Authority recently installed an electromagnetic flowmeter in their fluoride feed line to measure instantaneous and total flow

Finding Leaks Leads to Saving Money   Water & Wastes Digest February 2005   By Betsy Loeff
We hate the expression unaccounted-for water,” Carl Yates, the utility’s general manager, said. “So we started using our SCADA system to monitor nighttime flows in an effort to understand consumption patterns and identify potential problems.”

An Asset Coming of Age   Water & Wastes Digest February 2005   By John Hengesh
At a basic level, AMR technology enables accurate and timely meter reading with unprecedented efficiency.

The Effects of Flow Conditioning   Water & Wastes Digest February 2005   James E. Gallagher
The role of flow conditioning is to ensure that the “real world” environment closely resembles the “laboratory” environment

Automatic Water Accountability   Water & Wastes Digest February 2005   By David A. Herchko
With compound annual growth at over 30% in units over the past five years and market penetration at just over 18%, the future for AMR systems in the water utility market looks very exciting

Meter System Withstands Hurricane Ivan   Water & Wastes Digest February 2005
While the worst hurricane in recent history did wreak havoc on the countryside, the Uriah Water System successfully weathered the storm.

Flashing lights and neon vests   Roads & Bridges January 2005
New research, technology has the work-zone safety industry moving forward. The main area of concentration is increasing the visibility of work zones for motorists.

Trail takes the lead   Roads & Bridges January 2005   Dwight Carter, P.E., and Mike Bishop, P.E., Contributing Authors
Growing transport traffic added to the effect of morning and afternoon drive times as commuters from the bedroom communities south of Calgary swelled traffic volumes.

Hurri-over   Roads & Bridges January 2005   Deborah White, Contributing Author
A blur of 18-hour days for Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) workers and private contractors started Aug. 13 when Charley struck Cayo Costa, a barrier island in southwest Florida.

Waging the minimum   Roads & Bridges January 2005   Kenneth S. Opiela, Contributing Author
This NPRM represents the culmination of many years of efforts to determine minimum levels for traffic sign retroreflectivity and develop methods to bring in-place signs into compliance.

New Catch Phrases   Roads & Bridges January 2005   Robert Apel, Contributing Author
OSHA reports an annual average of 362 fatalities from 1995 to 1999 due to falls, a trend that appears to be continuing. Fall protection language changes to protect the worker.

Raising the bar   Roads & Bridges January 2005   By Bob Templeton
TxDOT’s Amarillo District’s new motor grader lay-down blade and skid box allow HMA to be laid to the desired width and depth with one pass of the grader.

Using Baseline Monitoring Techniques to Assess Filter Run Performance   WWDmag.com January-December 2005   Michael J. Sadar and Kathleen Bill
Determining if a filter run is approaching a breakthrough condition is a daily challenge for water treatment plant (WTP) operators. Current techniques look for upward trends in either turbidity or particle counts of the filter effluent. However, this does not consistently predict actual filter breakthrough. This study’s objective is to determine if data from different particle detection technologies can be better utilized to characterize filter performance.
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The Application of Simplified Process Statistical Variance Techniques to Enhance the Detection of Filtration Integrity Loss   WWDmag.com January-December 2005   Mike Sadar
Process monitoring for loss of filtration integrity is often performed using basic light scatter detection methods such as turbidity and particle counting. These methods monitor for the presence of particles in the filtration effluent (permeate). The industries where these parameters are most widely used include drinking water and ultra-pure water production. The recent upward trend in the application of membrane systems for drinking water production enhances the need for technologies with higher sensitivity and greater reliability because the loss of filtration integrity could directly impact human health.
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A Strategy for Optimizing Water Treatment Plant Performance Using Light Scatter Technologies   WWDmag.com January-December 2005   Mike Sadar
This study hypothesizes that filter backwash cycles that are consistently monitored to a set turbidity value will correlate to a high performance filter run. If this is indeed true, the process will save the plant time and money. The costs and benefits of using laser nephelometers will be summarized in this study.
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Building a Tank Within a Tank   Water & Wastes Digest January 2005   By Maureen LeCocq
The solution was to build a 2.8 million-gallon water storage tank-within-a-tank.

Guarding Drinking Water Against Chemical Weapons Attack   Water & Wastes Digest January 2005   By Jack A. Syage
A screening technology must be able to detect-with high accuracy-illicit compounds at short-term, sub-acute levels.

2005 Already Well Underway   Water & Wastes Digest January 2005   By Tim Gregorski, Editorial Director

AMR Results Speak Volumes   Water & Wastes Digest January 2005   Buddy Morgan
Montgomery, Ala. became a field test site for the R900 RF MIU during its product development phase. This test provided confirmation that AMR would be a viable solution for the city.

New Perspectives on Heavy metal   Roads & Bridges December 2004   Allen Zeyher, Associate Editor
Cat’s excavator of the future has a cab that sits inside the boom, where the operator has the best view of the bucket.

Controlling Micro-Organisms   Water & Wastes Digest December 2004   By Ivars Jaunakais
This article deals with the control of microorganisms by disinfection with chlorine and DPD chlorine testing.

Ten Practices of Highly Effective Water Utilities   Water & Wastes Digest December 2004   By Janice A Beecher
The concept of continuous improvement complements the idea of developing a water systems’ capabilities over time to ensure safe and reliable water service.

Increasing Reliability while Reducing Maintenance Costs   Water & Wastes Digest December 2004   By Mark Granger
The rapid growth of a large city in the south is overwhelming the current water distribution system and straining the already overworked staff.

Measuring Chlorine Disinfection   Water & Wastes Digest December 2004   By Frank Kaiser and Bill Fehrman
This disinfectant is used by more than 90% of the drinking water plants in the U.S., and more than 200 million Americans and Canadians receive chlorine-disinfected drinking water every day.

How to Skate Through an OSHA Inspection   Water & Wastes Digest December 2004
In those inspections last year, OSHA found 83,539 total safety violations, an 8% increase over fiscal 2002.

Steady But Sure   Water & Wastes Digest December 2004   By Tim Gregorski
Additionally, WWD asked those interviewed for their comments on what the industry can expect in 2005.

Shining through   Roads & Bridges November 2004   Corrina Stellitano, Contributing Author
“There had been a bridge inspection just two months earlier and this crack was not discovered.”

Understanding Risks, Maintaining Security   Water & Wastes Digest November 2004   By Richard Baril
Plants today better understand the risks, but addressing all of the security concerns can be a complex and daunting task.

Quicker than Routine   Water & Wastes Digest November 2004   By Mark Vandiver and Sandra Johnson
The Huntington (W.V.) Wastewater Treatment Plant is a conventional system along the Ohio River, which processes 12-14 mgd.

Trouble Ahead ?   Water & Wastes Digest November 2004   By Megan Rapaduski
If the U.S. and Canada do not invest in their aging water infrastructure systems, the potential for more outbreaks of waterborne diseases will increase

Mission Possible   Water & Wastes Digest October 2004   By Megan Larson
When the conditions are right, the Struvite will rapidly form crystals that spread throughout a pipeline forming a concrete-like crust.

Keeping Up With the Times   Water & Wastes Digest October 2004   By Tim Gregorski
WWD examines some of North America’s the latest municipal upgrades.

New vs. Old Thinking   Water & Wastes Digest October 2004   By Craig Lindell
Despite the success of the EPA grants program the quality of the nation’s water resources continues to decline.

Parameters for Water Quality Field Testing   Water & Wastes Digest October 2004   By Tony Pagliaro
The most important clues for a water treatment professional’s decision-making process come from accurate water quality analysis information.

Managing Onsite and Decentralized Wastewater Systems   Water & Wastes Digest October 2004   By A. R. Rubin
With the exception of the Class V wells, onsite/decentralized systems are not regulated directly at the federal level and there are major inconsistencies in the management approaches utilized to sustain an onsite wastewater infrastructure at the state and local level.

Treading water   Roads & Bridges October 2004   Imad L. Al Qadi, Contributing Author
Proper friction measurements are needed to keep pavement free of ice during the winter season. Currently, the road surface conditions and safety are assessed visually, which is a subjective measure.

Big Brother is watching   Roads & Bridges October 2004   By David Matthews
A wheelchair-bound man with cerebral palsy was ticketed by subway security for cursing when he was unable to find a working elevator to leave a station.

Partnering for quality   Roads & Bridges October 2004   By Bob Templeton
Training and certification programs help ensure a well-qualified and skilled work force and are vital to the overall quality equation.

A Private Eye   Roads & Bridges September 2004   Joe Hall, Contributing Author
The initial project, begun in July 2000, is a seven-year contract covering 253 miles of I-75 between Miami and Ocala.

Protection is Calling   Roads & Bridges September 2004   Joe Walker, Contributing Author
A look at safety precautions on the massive Woodrow Wilson Bridge project. Hardhats, safety glasses and high-visibility safety apparel are mandatory for PCC personnel when working around moving vehicles on the $2.6 billion project.

HCWSA Takes Part in Terrorism Response Training   Water & Wastes Digest September 2004   By Luke Stevens and George Bonnett
Realizing the importance of collaborative efforts within county government departments and among neighboring jurisdictions, the authority asked managers from the Henry County Police Department, the Henry County Fire Department, as well as public works officials from surrounding counties to join them in the counter-terrorism training.

Mishawaka Utilities Serves Up High-Quality Water   Water & Wastes Digest September 2004   By Wayne King
Two-phase water system expansion in Indiana depends on technological advancements

Providing a One-Two Punch   Water & Wastes Digest September 2004   Lianna Mah
The Oakville plant treats 109 million liters per day of water from Lake Ontario.

The Simple Life   Water & Wastes Digest September 2004   By Ben Beaudoin
A PDA is able to download data from the datalogging equipment, therefore maintenance personnel can analyze the information and correct problems on site.

Let the Debating Begin   Water & Wastes Digest September 2004   By Larry Kolbert
Less maintenance translates into less money being spent from a water or wastewater maintenance budget for both spare parts and labor.

Securing the Nation’s Wastewater Infrastructure   Water & Wastes Digest September 2004   By Denise Covelli
The nation’s wastewater infrastructure is one of America’s most valuable assets, and several industry groups are working hard to safeguard it.

Dealt A Straight Flush   Water & Wastes Digest August 2004   By Dan McKeague
“Flushing, especially early in the year, was taking my employees away from other, more productive tasks” said Jason Green, owner of CWS.

New Desalination Method Reduces Energy Costs   Water & Wastes Digest August 2004   By Denise Covelli
The Long Beach Seawater Desalination Research and Development Facility will be the nation’s largest, using dual-stage nanofiltration technology up to 30% more energy efficient than conventional methods

In the Wake of the Flood   Water & Wastes Digest August 2004   By Ralph J. Davila
Cuyahoga Falls, a city of 50,000 and one of the most severely impacted areas in northeast Ohio, was declared a federal disaster zone…

IS Teams Aid AMR Installations   Water & Wastes Digest August 2004   By Betsy Loeff
Honeywell installers began deploying the 87,000 Hexagram endpoints in the utility’s fixed-network system two years ago.

DCWW Power, Politics and Paradigm   Water & Wastes Digest August 2004   By Craig Lindell
However, its real capacity (decentralized wastewater treatment) to address budget challenges, nonpoint pollution and the watershed agenda remains unrealized.

Deconstructing Onsite Wastewater Treatment   Water & Wastes Digest August 2004   A. R. Rubin
Throughout the country, onsite wastewater management systems commonly are used in rural and urban fringe areas.

No More Pipe Dreams   Water & Wastes Digest August 2004   Editorial
On the verge of becoming an epidemic, the rate at which pipes are bursting within our infrastructure parallels the occurrences of potholes on the roadways during the wintertime…

Plastics charge   Roads & Bridges August 2004   John E. Shea and Lew Koflowitz, Contributing Authors
It is because of FRP’s light weight, durability and resistance to fatigue, stress and corrosion that it is receiving increased scrutiny from the marketplace.

Bridges With More   Roads & Bridges August 2004   Peter C. Taylor, Ph.D., P.E., and Shrinivas B. Bhide, Ph.D., P.E., S.E Contributing Authors
To make it easier for specifiers to use HPC for bridges, the Portland Cement Association has worked with CTLGroup to develop a Guide Specification for High Performance Concrete for Bridge Elements.

Smart law prevents clean getaway   Roads & Bridges August 2004   Bill Wilson
To help reduce the constant flow of accidents, the Maryland Department of Transportation wants to widen the two-lane highway. But the move interferes with a smart growth law.

Innovation acceleration   Roads & Bridges August 2004   By Dan Sanayi
Recommendations for meeting goals included such innovations as using self-consolidating concrete, particularly for the construction of the bridge’s pontoons.

States achieve recycling success   Roads & Bridges July 2004   By Jason Harrington
Similar to Minnesota’s experiences, MDOT has found that RCA used in base and sub-base material can provide performance comparable to or better than using virign aggregate.

Special Attention   Roads & Bridges July 2004   By Gene Hawkins, Contributing Author
Choosing the right pavement markings can serve as a wake-up call for motorists. Consider that run-off-road (ROR) crashes account for almost one-third of the deaths and serious injuries each year on the nation’s highways.

Drive on a Diet   Roads & Bridges July 2004   By Jennifer A. Rosales, P.E., Contributing Author
A road diet entails converting a four-lane undivided roadway to a two-lane roadway plus a two-way left-turn lane.

Community access-design   Roads & Bridges July 2004   By Doug Mann, ASLA, Contributing Author
CSD is resurging since roadways are vital to establishing community connections—connections beyond simply moving between two points.

A Luke-Warm Embrace   Roads & Bridges July 2004   By Micheal Booke, Contributing Author
An organization’s culture, developed over many years, drives the adoption rate.

Cones come marching in   Roads & Bridges June 2004   Bill Wilson
The computerized cone platoon and the other devices give the drunk, distracted and disorderly zero chance at taking a life.

Efforts Benefit WWD Readers   Water & Wastes Digest June 2004   Tim Gregorski, Editorial Director
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Welcome to our 2004/2005 Annual Buyer’s Guide—the most complete source of supplier and product-related information available to the water and wastewater industry.

The Evolution of Drinking Water Regulations   Water & Wastes Digest June 2004   By J. Alan Roberson, P.E.
The recent experience with lead in Washington, D.C. is one example of a lack of a complete understanding of the impact that one regulation may have on another.

Triple Option Offers Savings   Water & Wastes Digest June 2004
Ninety percent is the savings in capital cost that HDR, Inc., has been able to provide to the Oro Loma (Calif.) Sanitary District.

Trembling dice   Roads & Bridges May 2004   Allen Zeyher, Associate Editor
REDARS (for Risks from Earthquake DAmage to Roadway Systems) is software being designed to offer seismic risk analysis.

Suspending the "Big One"   Roads & Bridges May 2004   Semyon Treyger, P.E., S.E., Michael H. Jones, P.E., S.E., and Greg Orsolini, P.E., S.E.
The “big one” could be capable of releasing as much as 16 times more energy than a major earthquake on the San Andreas Fault.

Building a durable bridge   Roads & Bridges May 2004   By Benjamin Tang
With recent concerns about a shortage of steel supplies, FRP composite rod manufacturers are stepping up their production in anticipation of increasing demand.

Upper-hand management   Roads & Bridges May 2004   Matthew J. Lee and Anthony M. Bradford; Contributing Authors
Closely coordinated with transportation control centers (TCCs) and emergency service providers located throughout the metropolitan area, NaviGAtor is intended to achieve a seamless transportation network across multiple jurisdictions.

Security Roles, Issues Facing Water Utilities Appear Never Ending   Water & Wastes Digest May 2004   By Andrew J. Bielanski
Water utilities have been key stakeholders and partners in EPA’s efforts to safeguard water infrastructure.

Public-Private Partnerships Continue to Flourish   Water & Wastes Digest May 2004   By Eric Risch
While the number of public-private partnerships continues to grow, the full potential of private sector involvement has yet to be realized.

Is Your Pump Burning Money Away?   Pump Source April 2004   By Dr. Lev Nelik, P.E., Apics

NYC-DEP Wastewater Treatment Plants Eliminate Excess Waste   Water & Wastes Digest April 2004   By Jeremy Smith
NYC’s plants treat about 1.4 billion gallons of wastewater from homes, businesses, schools and streets in the five boroughs every day, with water running through hundreds of pump stations and miles of sewers.

Water/Wastewater Utilities Implement, Enhance System Security   Water & Wastes Digest April 2004   By Jan Gerston
The mission of any security system is to detect, delay and respond to destructive action. Destructive action to a water system can range from vandalism, such as graffiti, to cyber sabotage all the way to a full-fledged terrorist attack on a major treatment plant.

Prefab Pump Station Proves Worth   Water & Wastes Digest April 2004   By Clifford Seth
“We couldn’t put all we needed above ground because the expense was prohibitive, and the prefabricated option for the pump station provided the reliability we wanted for the underground addition.”

A Reliable Tool   Water & Wastes Digest April 2004   By Rick Davis
By implementing fluorescent technology in the measurement of DO levels, wastewater professionals may have a reliable tool that allows for the optimization of the biological processes and a reduction in the aeration costs related to energy usage.

Advances in Magmeter Technology   Water & Wastes Digest April 2004   By Jeffrey A. Galvin
For many reasons, applications for magmeters have mushroomed in a number of key markets, including those in water and wastewater.

Loosening the belt   Roads & Bridges April 2004   Gary Groat, Contributing Author
For close to three decades, the roadway has not kept up with prescribed standards to alleviate safety and operational concerns. The proposed HOT lanes will in most cases bring the roadway up to present highway standards.

Lasting line of defense   Roads & Bridges March 2004   William Earley, Contributing Author
High-performance prepackaged grouts have been formulated that offer state-of-the-art protection for stressed and steel tendons, as well as many other desirable qualities.

Paint Winner   Roads & Bridges March 2004   Greg Shay, Contributing Author
The total money spent on pavement markings in the U.S. and Canada exceeded $1.5 billion on nearly 4 million center-line highway miles. Let’s examine where the traffic marking industry has been with previous generations of waterborne markings versus other traffic-marking materials.

Bucking a trend?   Roads & Bridges March 2004   By Brad Sant
The trends for roadway construction safety are worrisome. A review of total highway construction from 1997 to 2003 shows an impressive 37.1% growth in spending. In these sites, fatalities grew by a whopping 70.4%, with 1,181 fatalities in 2002.

Calling all guards   Roads & Bridges March 2004   Bill Wilson, Editor: bwilson@sgcmail.com
Preliminary studies indicate that there are approximately 1,000 where substantial casualties, economic disruption and other societal ramifications would result from isolated attacks.

Plugging a Leak Before it Happens   Water & Wastes Digest March 2004   By Tim Gregorski
Proper equipment maintenance and other variables can help water and wastewater facilities avert problems before they occur.

An Alarming Situation   Water & Wastes Digest March 2004
The PTMA realized that they needed to put the appropriate tools into place to assess the filter plant and prevent problems or possible violations before they occur, as well as help bring the facility up to date.

Interested in Saving Money? Control Your Life Cycle Costs   Water & Wastes Digest February 2004   By Tim Gregorski
In-depth analysis of equipment life cycle costs and educated decisions by utility managers can help minimize unexpected expenses while maximizing production life.

Tennessee Titan   Water & Wastes Digest February 2004   By J. Kernan Crotty
An overflowing sewer made Springfield an unpleasant and unhealthy place to live, and the city’s overflow prevention program was successful only on a limited basis. The city of Springfield has experienced multiple benefits from the Teletouch wireless telemetry systems.

Chlorine Gas a Potential Hazard at Wastewater Facilities   Water & Wastes Digest February 2004

Watersheds Under EPA Scrutiny   Water & Wastes Digest February 2004

In A Pinch   Water & Wastes Digest February 2004   David Lavender
Today, there is legislation to eliminate combined sewer overflows. Heavy fines are levied by the EPA against communities that violate this law. The EPA has been reasonable with enforcement because the costs are great--not to mention that it will take time to expand the infrastructure. However, as municipalities and utilities have learned, eliminating overflow events is a must.

What are your measurements?   Roads & Bridges February 2004   Richard Austin
The science of electronically measuring retroreflective pavement markings is still in its early days, but quickly evolving. Contractors stand to benefit if they can provide hard data that shows their markings continue to meet specified retroreflectance values.

Securing emergency operations   TM+E January 2004   Salvatore D'Agostino
The role of the Traffic Management Center (TMC) or Traffic Operations Center (TOC) has evolved from monitoring traffic and incidents and coordinating response to a much broader role in acting as an Emergency Management Agency Operations Center. These facilities have been chosen as possible emergency operation centers as a result of their wide-area surveillance, communications, command and control infrastructure and operational experience. This expanded role creates a number of challenges for operations in the area of logical and physical security.

A commitment to quality   Roads & Bridges January 2004   Dennis Merida
For the New Jersey Department of Transportation (NJDOT), replacing a deteriorated drawbridge built in 1922 resulted not only in a gleaming new structure, but in a project distinguished by innovative design features and a commitment to quality. This commitment was honored with the National Partnership for Highway Quality's (NPHQ) 2003 National Achievement Award.

Fresh to the core   Roads & Bridges January 2004   Roger Wentz
“Safer Roads Save Lives” is the message that American Traffic Safety Services Association (ATSSA) staff and volunteers are taking to Capitol Hill in support of the creation of a core roadway safety program as a key element of TEA-21 reauthorization. And the Senate, House of Representatives and White House are all listening.

Next performance   Roads & Bridges January 2004   Jennifer G. Prokopy
During the past 10 years, the design and use of high-performance concrete (HPC) has become more common, with hundreds of structures created using the material. HPC makes it possible to create longer components for the bridges, reducing the number of piers in water and adjacent to roadways, resulting in lower foundation costs and improved safety. It reduces the number of expansion joints and bearings and the subsequent need for repair and replacement.

Quality of life   Roads & Bridges January 2004   Roger Wentz
The American Traffic Safety Services Association (ATSSA) partners with National Partnership for Highway Quality (NPHQ) because it has a powerful stake in the results delivered by quality-driven highway projects. It's gratifying to see efforts under way across the nation to raise the bar on roadway construction and traffic safety. But there's still a great deal of road work ahead.

A walking example   Roads & Bridges January 2004   Bill Wilson
Wilton Watson couldn’t feel his smokeless chewing tobacco. After flying 35 ft into a highway ditch the lone missing sensation was a blessing. It could have been worse—a lot worse. But instead of dwelling on rage, Watson has fired up a safety crusade.

A Surprise Coating Solution   Water & Wastes Digest January 2004   Lake H. Barrett, Jr.
In 1937, a one square mile parcel of land on U.S. Route 60 in Maricopa County near Surprise, Ariz., was little more than a gas station and a few small houses. In 2003, the population was expected to top 65,000. The original wastewater treatment plant had to be expanded, not once but twice.

Double Option   Water & Wastes Digest January 2004   John Volbeda
There are two primary technology options available for continuous dissolved oxygen measurement in aeration basins--bare- or open-electrode sensors, and membrane sensors. Both options are viable and offer plants specific benefits. The key is for plants to select which sensor will work best for their application and production workflow needs.

Pushing the Envelope   Water & Wastes Digest January 2004   Steve Whitlock
Imaginative, innovative, and creative accurately describe the attitude Environmental Services Director Richard Hasko instilled into the Utilities Maintenance Department of Delray Beach, Fla.

An Alarming Situation   Water & Wastes Digest December 2003
This alarm notification and monitoring system sends detailed alarm messages to engineers, eliminating the need to run to the RTU location every time an alarm sounds.

Monster Inhabits Canadian Resort   Water & Wastes Digest December 2003
Sun Peaks Utilities, in British Columbia, Canada, manages its wastewater plant in this harsh environment with a little help from a Monster. This grinding and screening system tackled the unique challenges of treating wastewater from a Canadian ski resort.

Securing Your Water System   Water & Wastes Digest December 2003   Abhishek Bhattacharjee, Stephen Flannigan, and Jens Nasholm
Governments throughout the world have identified critical infrastructure as potential targets for terrorism. While physical measures have been taken to secure these infrastructures, one area of concern remaining is the potential attack on the information and process control systems belonging to the critical infrastructure.

E-Learning for the Pump Industry:   Water & Wastes Digest December 2003   Valarie A. Reid
Ever-changing task environments and vast technology options are requiring professionals to commit to ongoing training and development. Learning via the Internet offers a convenience and flexibility unmatched by other vehicles, allowing the user to train at home or on the job, day or night, at an individual’s own pace.

Filter Provides Legionella Barrier for Hospitals   Water Quality Products November 2003
Point-of-use units are increasingly gaining acceptance in such applications as hospitals and nursing homes. This technology allows these facilities to produce high-quality water as needed at a lower cost.
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The Perfect Complement   Water & Wastes Digest November 2003   Robert P. Lee, Ph.D.
The current economic climate has forced many state and local governments to face budget cutbacks and service reductions. This situation often translates to a reduction in the replacement, repair, or upgrade of aging pipelines, tunnels, reservoirs, and dams. As a result, many water districts are turning to software technology for an efficient yet cost-effective way to protect the water supply.

An open and shut case   Roads & Bridges November 2003   Marc Start, P.E., Robert Clegg, P.E., Contributing Authors
The Port Huron, Michigan, staff recognized the challenges of traffic control with the bascule bridges, and successfully submitted an application for Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality (CMAQ) funding of a traffic signal modernization and interconnect project. The goals of the project are to reduce traffic congestion related to the bridge events and to reduce city emergency service response times.

Drilling inside a mouth   Roads & Bridges November 2003   Larry Trojak, Contributing Author
The Golden Gate Bridge is undergoing a three-phase renovation to meet seismic requirements. That upgrade will allow it to retain its structural integrity through a quake measuring 8.3 on the Richter scale. For Drill Tech Drilling & Shoring Inc., Antioch, Calif., drilling subcontractor, that meant having to deal with low overhead clearances during its retrofit of the south approach--a challenge that was met through the use of a drilling unit made for just such situations.

Finding a Sweet Result   Water & Wastes Digest October 2003   David Pearson
A new membrane filtration system manufactured by PCI Membrane Systems, Inc. allowed National Raisin Co. of Fowler, Calif., to not only cut their wastewater costs, but they have also opened up a potentially lucrative source of income.

Old School No Longer   Water & Wastes Digest October 2003   Thomas C. Schwartz
When the country's oldest private boarding school had to upgrade and modernize its wastewater treatment facility, it employed a new and innovative technology to resolve an administrative consent order (ACO) to bring itself into compliance and avoid the possibility of paying hefty fines.

Silent Treatment   Water & Wastes Digest October 2003   Megan Rapaduski
Michael Goltz, superintendent of the Mt. Horeb, Wis., Wastewater Treatment Plant, settled on the Val-Matic Swing Check Valve because it specifically addressed the slamming and clogging problems exhibited by the previous swing check valves.

Peace of Mind   Water & Wastes Digest October 2003   Frank Kaiser
Under the Bioterrorism Preparedness and Response Act, all emergency response plans, at a minimum, should include plans, procedures, and identification of equipment that can be implemented or used in the event of an intentional attack on a water treatment system. One fast-testing method for evaluating water pollution is Severn Trent Services' Eclox Rapid Response Water Test Kit, which uses chemiluminescence, which is used to measure the amount of light generated when a water sample is combined with reagents.

Pump Up the Volume   Water & Wastes Digest October 2003   G. Michael Strombach
The Grand Coulee Dam releases, on average, 110,000 cubic feet of water per second, primarily for generating electricity. Controlling huge volumes of water requires giant-sized equipment, which can sometimes face giant-sized problems when problems occur. Three of the 24 turbines are rated at 805 megawatts and are some of largest turbines ever built. Making sure they consistently function in a reliable manner can present significant hurdles for maintenance engineers and mechanics.

King Kong finds work   Roads & Bridges October 2003   Rodney Garrett
The engineering firm Hardesty & Hanover LLP, headquartered in New York City, is heading the design and details of the bridge rehabilitation project for the NYCDOT. For building the new poured-in-place concrete piers, it was decided by Hardesty & Hanover that the drilled shaft method be used. One of the pieces is the APE King Kong model 400 hydraulically operated vibratory hammer with a patented clamping system used for large-diameter caissons. It is o

Winds Can Produce a Malodor Malady   Water & Wastes Digest September 2003   Anthony J. Sadar
Odor-minimization practices can reduce your facility's chance of emitting offensive odors beyond its borders. By implementing odor-minimization techniques, careful siting and construction of potential odor-producing sources, and the use, when necessary, of odor controls, your plant can successfully minimize malodors and keep its good-neighbor status.

Water in the Forecast   Water & Wastes Digest September 2003   Tim Gregorski
Water & Wastes Digest discussed industry-related events with Andy Richardson, a principal at Greeley & Hansen and vice president, American Water Works Association, as well as a recent addition to the WWD Editorial Advisory Board.

Watch your back   Roads & Bridges September 2003   Intec Video Systems
Work-zone safety efforts usually concentrate on keeping workers and traffic separate. Traffic control, signage and barriers are integral parts of every roadway construction project. Yet while highway construction workers are exposed to significant risks on the jobsite, motorist traffic is only half the problem.

Step away from the machine   Roads & Bridges September 2003   Lars Lindgren
Removing the operator from the equation lowers the risk of injury from operating tools and equipment in dangerous construction zones.

Let's mind our own business   Roads & Bridges September 2003   Bill Wilson
I'm envious of the attention the current administration is giving to any foreign country. Is it going to take another terrorist attack in our states for our leaders to blow the dust off the domestic policy, assuming there is one?

Ready for the any day event: FHWA Bridge Plan Part III   Roads & Bridges August 2003   Sheila Rimal Duwadi, P.E., Contributing Author
To meet the demand for a 21st century transportation network, FHWA is proposing a comprehensive program of bridge research and technology (R&T). This third and final article on the proposed R&T program presents a strategy for dealing with bridge failures due to catastrophic events, both natural and man-made. Addressing these rare and unusual events is the focus of FHWA's initiative to ensure the "Safety, Reliability, and Security" of U.S. bridges.

What are the city's limits?   Roads & Bridges August 2003   Brian Stotler, Contributing Author
A traffic control system will only be as good as the information collected and used to design and operate it. Continuous monitoring for changes in traffic demand and volume should be considered during the system's engineering stage of the project. This can be done in several ways.

Opportunities Bring Cash   Water Quality Products August 2003   Wendi Hope King
As many of us wonder when the economy will make its massive turn around, others of us feel that maybe this will be as favorable as it gets for a long time. We must make the best of it. To assist you, we offer our Annual Buyer's Guide complete with supplier and product listings, a product/service guide and an index of associations and government entities that may help advance you even further down the road to prosperity.
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Lead Generation   Water Quality Products August 2003   Carl Davidson, Sales & Management Solutions
Having enough leads allows you to attract and keep great salespeople. Nothing increases recruiting results like being able to say, "We provide the leads and appointments." It also increases production. Dealers who provide leads average twice the sales per salesperson as those who do not. The best thing you can do for your company is to lock yourself in a private room for a few hours and plan your marketing plan for the next 12 months. If you decide to do this exercise, here are a few areas you might consider.
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Grab the face mask   Roads & Bridges July 2003   Joe Walker, Contributing Author
Respiratory protection is every bit as important for workers in heavy construction. After engineering controls have removed respiratory hazards where possible, two key steps are required to ensure that your workers' respiratory systems are protected.

Readiness to the Rescue   Roads & Bridges July 2003   Emmett McGregor, Contributing Author
There is a real need for a rescue plan any time a worker is exposed to the risk of a fall. The equipment and gear must be used in the right manner. Harnesses, lanyards, lifelines and all the associated components of a fall arrest system need to be properly worn and correctly attached in order to effectively save a life, as they're designed to do. That said, there might still be times when a worker experiences a fall. What happens then?

The bridge of the future: FHWA Bridge Plan Part II   Roads & Bridges July 2003   Steven B. Chase, Contributing Author
In the first article in this three-part series, John Hooks introduced the concept of Bridges for the 21st Century, a comprehensive research and technology (R&T) program proposed by Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) to identify and deploy cutting-edge solutions to strengthen the bridge infrastructure. Intent on getting ahead of the bridge deterioration curve, FHWA has outlined an R&T strategy to develop the Bridge of the Future, a new generation of cost-effective, high-performance and low-maintenance bridges.

Shortening time, not lives   Roads & Bridges July 2003   David Henderson, P.E., Contributing Author
The I-385 Improvements Project is widening 5.8 miles of interstate between I-85 and downtown Greenville, S.C.

One more plan will not hurt   Roads & Bridges July 2003   Brad Sant, Contributing Author
The good news is most causes of injuries and fatalities can be reduced and perhaps eliminated with just a little more planning. And the news gets even better. The additional planning will actually save time and money.

Feeling stressed   Roads & Bridges July 2003   Cynthia Mahlstedt
Mother Nature can be unforgiving and potentially deadly, especially as we enter the dog days of summer. Preventing, recognizing and treating heat stress is more important than ever.

C&I Opens Doors for Dealers   Water Quality Products July 2003   Wendi Hope King
This issue is dedicated to those dealers who already have made a huge success for themselves in the C&I marketplace, to those dealers craving more C&I knowledge and to those who will use it as a stepping stone to new markets.
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Who's Really Running Your Dealership?   Water Quality Products July 2003   Carl Davidson
The most profitable things you can do for your company are recruiting, training and managing great salespeople.
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Ion Exchange Resins and Processes for Industrial Water Treatment   Water Quality Products July 2003   Wayne E. Bernahl, W. Bernahl Enterprises, Ltd.
Let's take a closer look at the technology and operation of ion exchange resins and processes used today in industrial water treatment systems.

Bacterial Control with Ozone   Water Quality Products July 2003   W. Craig Meyer and Partev B. Sarkissian, Pierce College
In the April 2001 issue of Water Quality Products,associates of TCET presented a new method using ozone to treat cooling tower water. Cooling Treatment Systems, Inc. (CTS) of Englewood, Colo., has adapted this method to produce a water treatment system it now is marketing for cooling towers. CTS submitted this new technology to TCET for testing. The results of these tests are presented here.
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Metals Plant Needs High-Purity Water   Water Quality Products July 2003   Crown Solutions, Inc.
Dayton Progress Corp.'s focus has been on manufacturing metal punches, punch blanks and metal stamping tools. It also would take experienced water treatment professionals to ensure that the proper quality water was used in each process. That is why it relied on Crown Solutions, Inc. to manage the point-of-use (POU) and point-of-entry (POE) water treatment for each of its manufacturing processes that required water.

Holding it together: FHWA Bridge Plan Part I   Roads & Bridges June 2003   John M. Hooks, Contributing Author
The first in a three-part series, this article describes the Federal Highway Administration's (FHWA) proposed strategy for inventorying and preserving the current stock of bridges in the U.S.for inventorying and preserving the current stock of bridges in the U.S.

Proper lighting   Roads & Bridges June 2003   Steve Spata
The National Truck Equipment Association (NTEA) recently published an updated U.S. Federal Lighting Chart that provides the commercial truck and transportation equipment industry with information for determining compliance with the lighting requirements in Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) 108. Lamps and reflectors are now shown as separate items. The standard did not change, but the NTEA has found that users of the chart were only looking at the illustrations and not reading the tables, notes or standard.

Research Racks Up Recognition Points for POU/POE   Water Quality Products June 2003   Wendi Hope King
Some really important research going on right now, which is critical for the point-of-use/point-of-entry (POU/POE) industry in order for POU/POE treatment to become an accepted practice for small public water system compliance. It seems as though we are closer than ever to finding acceptance in this arena.
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The O-Zone: Today's Lesson: Ozonation of Cooling Towers   Water Quality Products June 2003   Roger Nathanson
The objective of ozone use with cooling towers is to maintain the highest purity of water with the least amount of water waste and chemical use. Chemical use in cooling towers leads to ever-increasing total dissolved solids (TDS), which must be reduced by eliminating water (blow down/bleed off) and then refilling with raw/lower TDS water. This is a vicious circle that will never end unless one of the TDS-increasing culprits (a.k.a. chemicals) is eliminated or reduced.
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Arsenic Treatment   Water Quality Products June 2003   Ley Hathcock, Ph.D., Rich Cavagnaro & Greg Gilles
A wide range of technologies, some new and some more traditional, is being marketed and applied for arsenic treatment. Each of these technologies has specific properties impacting its suitability for any particular scale of application. While rare, the ability of a single water treatment technology to perform effectively across many treatment platforms is not unique.
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Avoiding Consumer Complaints   Water Quality Products June 2003   G.A. "Andy" Marken
It's precisely at times like these that companies must be especially concerned about guarding and strengthening their customer relationships in the areas of product and service reliability to preserve the integrity of their operation. Consider taking a day to gather information on how your organization actually is operating from the standpoint of consumer protection.
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Developing Your Distillation Business   Water Quality Products May 2003   Daniel Harbeck, Get Distilled
Daniel Harbeck, the operations manager for Get Distilled, a Durastill distributor that sells steam-distilled water, machines and accessories in Mukilteo, Wash., shares his story on how he became involved in the water treatment industry and how he uses his time to educate consumers.
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War Spurs Interest in Water Treatment   Water Quality Products May 2003   Wendi Hope King
It was September 11 that originated the drive for the country to take a closer look at protecting its citizens. Our nation's drinking water has since risen to become a top priority for protection.
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E. Coli   Water Quality Products May 2003   Danielle Duclos
This article provides a general overview of E. coli and drinking water as well as current and emerging monitoring and decontamination technologies.
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Top 10 Signs Your Sales Career is Dying   Water Quality Products May 2003   Carl Davidson
Here are the top 10 signs I have noticed over the years that are warnings your productivity as a salesperson is waning. I put them before you, not to be critical, but in the hope that recognizing the early warning signs may help you stay on top of your game for years to come.
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George Warren Fuller, Industry Pioneer   Water Engineering & Management May 2003   Bill Swichtenberg
The George Warren Fuller Award is presented annually to one member of each section of the American Water Works Association (AWWA). It is based on recommendations from the sections for distinguished service in the water supply field and "in commemoration of the sound engineering skill, the brilliant diplomatic talent and constructive leadership talent" that characterized Fuller's life.
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Speaking of Risk . . .   Water Engineering & Management May 2003   John P. Bachner
Contracts are business promises that are enforceable by law. A number of lawyers urge a client to accept their business guidance (i.e., suggestions for terms and conditions that purportedly can be applied to significantly increase the clients' protection at no additional cost). Undeterred by the fact that lawyers are not known for their business acumen, all too many clients abandon their own good business sense and apply their lawyers'.

Border Water Conflict   Water Engineering & Management May 2003   Bill Swichtenberg
A 1944 water treaty between the United States and Mexico is prompting some people in Texas to call for sanctions against Mexico for non-compliance.
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High Performance Coatings Meet Stringent Standards At Iowa City Water Treatment Facility   Water & Wastes Digest May 2003
Iowa City's population fluctuates regularly due to the arrival and departure of its college students during the year. As a result, water consumption and treatment fluctuate. The new water plant went online on March 7, 2003, designed to better serve Iowa City's growing population, to meet ever-increasing state and federal drinking water quality standards, and to improve the taste and odor of the water supply for the area's Hawkeye State citizens. The selection of protective coating systems was a critical consideration of Howard R. Green Company to ensure long-term corrosion protection and chemical resistance, and to enhance operation and maintenance efficiency.

The Nuts and Bolts of Chemical Oxygen Demand   Water & Wastes Digest May 2003
Biochemical Oxygen Demand (BOD) is a definitive indicator of required treatment in wastewater, and estimating BOD is an important part of wastewater treatment process control. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA) requires wastewater treatment plants to bring BOD within limits before discharging treated wastewater, and accurate test results must be recorded for regulatory reporting. Thus, measuring BOD in treated water is an important part of the monitoring process. Many wastewater treatment facilities use a faster Chemical Oxygen Demand (COD) test to estimate BOD levels.

The Cape's Crusader   Roads & Bridges May 2003   Steven T. Hague, P.E., S.E., and Shyam Gupta, P.E., Contributing Authors
By the end of this year, southeast Missouri will be the home of the newest cable-stayed bridge in the U.S. and the longest cable-stayed span over the Mississippi River, the 3,956-ft-long Bill E. Emerson Memorial Bridge. This is not, however, simply another cable-stayed bridge.

Lightweight Challenges Heavyweight   Roads & Bridges May 2003   Paul Hohensee, Contributing Author
Steel reigned supreme as the basic material of jack construction until about a decade ago, when aluminum cylinders appeared on the scene. Jacks have followed the same pattern as beverage cans and cars. First, aluminum was introduced as a replacement for steel. After that, attention was devoted to reducing bulk and cutting more weight. Computerized design, finite element analysis and modern alloys have made quite a difference.

A Patch for Jacket Weather   Roads & Bridges May 2003
A novel cementing solution is needed to address the specific problems related to cold climate applications. During the last 10 years, Argonne National Laboratory, Argonne, Ill., has been developing Ceramicrete, a phosphate-based cement that may provide a solution to these cold climate problems. This cement was originally developed for encapsulating nuclear waste, and now is becoming a sensible option for DOTs across the midwest and northern U.S.

Time to Wrap   Roads & Bridges May 2003   David White, P.E., and Scott Isaac, Contributing Authors
Twenty-five deteriorated bridges along a 5-mile corridor of I-80 in Salt Lake City were in need of major repair. None of the bridges met current seismic design standards. Ultimately, it was decided to use simple, low-cost techniques, including carbon fiber reinforced polymer (CFRP) fabrics and other structural repairs that could reduce the severity of damage from an earthquake.

Reaching out to peers   Roads & Bridges May 2003
The need for assistance in using the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD), as well as in answering other questions related to traffic control devices, has led the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) to establish a Peer-to-Peer program on Traffic Control Devices (P2P TCD). Recognizing that jurisdictions may face budget and personnel constraints as they address issues regarding traffic control devices, FHWA is providing this service at no charge to state and local agencies.

How Grease-Lubricated Bearings Function   Pump Source April 2003
A shielded, grease-lubricated ball bearing can be compared to a centrifugal pump having the ball-and-cage assembly as its impeller and the annulus between the stationary shield and the rotating inner race as the eye of the pump. Shielded bearings are not sealed bearings.

Intermittent Seal Leak in LPG Pump   Pump Source April 2003   Sourav Kumar Chatterjee
The following case study describes a reliability problem with a Liquified Petroleum Gas (LPG) handling pump in a field and the way it was troubleshooted and fixed.

Pumped for Information   Pump Source April 2003   Bill Swichtenberg
This technology supplement contains technical articles relating to key areas of pump operation and reliability. These topics include performance, suction, sealing methods, bearings and lubrication, materials of construction, and field application.

Ethical Practices and the Media   Water Quality Products April 2003   Wendi Hope King
It is so important to educate the public, government agencies and, most of all, the consumer media. We need to let them know that we are accessible to them as experts for comment in order for them to present fair and accurate stories.
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Nonchemical Alternatives to Cooling Tower Disinfection   Water Quality Products April 2003   Jeff Roseman, CWS-I, Aqua Ion Plus+ Technologies
By explaining some tips and tricks, maybe more water treatment dealers can understand these technologies and use them in their arsenal of treatment methods. Filtration, ozonation, copper ionization and UV light may not be an option on some water supplies or applications, but their usefulness and alternatives to chemical dosing should be considered as an option.
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Prospecting for Salespeople and Owners   Water Quality Products April 2003   Carl Davidson
Prospecting is quite important to your career if you are in sales and to the company if you are in management. Often we get proficient at things we do not initially like if it is important. The following is a snapshot at just how important prospecting is.
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Enhancing Your Leadership Skills   Water Quality Products April 2003   G.A. "Andy" Marken
In these days of consolidation, downsizing and mergers and acquisitions, you need to be viewed as a person whose leadership qualities transcend your present firm and gives you value in the marketplace.
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Taking the Salt Out   Water Engineering & Management April 2003   Bill Swichtenberg
Five large municipal water agencies have combined to advocate a significantly increased federal role in encouraging desalination. The group sees desalination as a viable, cost-effective way of making seawater and brackish groundwater reliable sources to supplement national drinking water supplies.
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Focus on Organization, Practices and Technology Paying Off for Tampa   Water Engineering & Management April 2003   Barb Luck
By focusing on people, practices and technology, the Tampa Department of Sanitary Sewers plant has achieved significant progress toward meeting its goal of becoming a world-class competitive organization. In order to facilitate people skills, a significant training and certification program was developed. Practices were evaluated and modified to support more flexible and productive employees. Technology was assessed with an eye toward achieving the best practices by using appropriate supporting technologies.
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Transportation Security Starts with People   TM+E April-May 2003   Salvatore D'Agostino
This column focuses on the need to look at integrating transportation systems and security by putting people up front. The column makes the case that when this is done there are numerous and quantifiable benefits that accrue.

Pump Safety Guidelines   Water & Wastes Digest April 2003
The following are general pump safety guidelines to keep in mind on the job.

Spanish-speaking safety   Roads & Bridges April 2003   Brad Sant
More than 270 Hispanic construction workers were killed on the job in 2000. Industry professionals believe that Hispanic workers are not receiving the necessary safety and health training for their jobs; and in many circumstances where training is provided, they do not fully understand what is being taught.

Water Dialogue   Water Engineering & Management March 2003   Bill Swichtenberg
At the beginning of this year, the American Water Resources Association (AWRA) sent a letter to President Bush, House Speaker Hastert and Majority Leader Frist calling on them to address a "growing water crisis." it called for the Administration and Congress to have the government agencies under their authority collaboratively create an "action agenda" to address water resources challenges facing the United States.
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Feeling Lucky? The Truth About 1099 Contractors   Water Quality Products March 2003   Carl Davidson
I am surprised at seminars when people tell me they hire their salespeople as 1099 independent contractors. We do not recommend this for business and tax reasons. This article discusses why we believe you are at a disadvantage using this method of remuneration.
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Zero Waste: A Look at the Future of Reverse Osmosis   Water Quality Products March 2003   Josh Hanford, Watts Industries
Most reverse osmosis systems waste as much as 20 gallons just to produce one gallon of product water. The new technology called "ZeroWaste" eliminates this problem by returning the concentrate water from the reverse osmosis system back to the home's plumbing, resulting in 100 percent efficiency.
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A Solid Future for POU Water Purification   Water Quality Products March 2003   Glenn Land, Aduk, Inc.
Point-of-use (POU) water purification has a solid future. The relatively new POU industry will have to shoulder tremendous responsibility. Serious issues of water quality as well as quantity are apparent. The right of every human to water must be proactively protected if an acceptable quality of life for future generations is to be reasonably assured. This will not happen until it becomes a high priority political issue.
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Your Time, Opinion and Expertise Matter   Water Quality Products March 2003   Wendi Hope King
There are three important things to gain at this year's Water Quality Association show in Las Vegas: knowledge, a peek at new products and a position in helping shape the future of the water treatment industry. Sound pretty good?

Focus On Troubleshooting Water Softeners   Water Quality Products March 2003
Water Quality Products went in search of an expert to bring you the top troubleshooting tips for valves. The search led to Jay Runkle, employed in technical services at Pentair Water Treatment. According to Runkle, issues quickly can be sorted out if you know what to look for. Here are Runkle?s top 10 dilemmas, accompanied by probable causes and suggested antidotes.
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The O-Zone: Today's Lesson: Troubleshooting Ozone Water Treatment Equipment Problems   Water Quality Products March 2003   Roger Nathanson
Troubleshooting an ozone system is no different than troubleshooting any other water treatment system. The main principles apply; only the specifics change slightly.
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Tucson Employs HDPE to Halt Contamination In Record Time   Water & Wastes Digest March 2003   Drew Wilson
The city of Tucson Arizona was recently disrupted by the largest sewer bypass operation in the nation's history. Over 20 miles of high-density polyethylene (HDPE) pipe has been fused together in just four and a half weeks to bypass a ruptured sewer line. HDPE is the only piping material in existence with a leak free rating and many experts in the industry feel it is the solution to the industry-wide problems associated with aging and failing infrastructure

Waveguide Solves Digester Level Monitoring Dilemma   Water & Wastes Digest March 2003
The level in an anaerobic digester is a critical measurement. If the top foam level gets too high, it can enter the gas collection pipeline and lead to costly maintenance. The city of Orillia, located north of Toronto, Canada, has found a reliable level measurement system for the two anaerobic digesters at its wastewater treatment center.

New Valves Maintain Piping System Integrity at High Temperatures, Provide Increased Chemical Reaction Time   Water & Wastes Digest March 2003
PVDF (polyvinylidene fluoride), a flouroplastic, is the material of choice for high purity water and chemical applications due to its excellent purity, temperature, surface and strength characteristics. The material expands as the temperature increases. George Fischer, Inc. designed the first SYGEF® PVDF High Temperature Resistant (HTR) diaphragm valve; it incorporates secondary sealing components manufactured from high purity TFM within the valve body to absorb the different expansion characteristics of the valve materials.

Mold Coverage   Water Quality Products February 2003   Arizona Water Quality Association
The following are program notes of the insurance panel presented at the Arizona Water Quality Association October 2002 program, reprinted with permission from the AZWQA. As stated at the Arizona Water Quality Association meeting in October 2002 by Sean Gillespie, claims manager at Allied Insurance, mold is becoming the "new asbestos" to insurance companies. More and more, mold is resulting in damage claims.
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Tradeshow Advertising for Exhibitors   Water Quality Products February 2003   G.A. "Andy" Marken
An August cover story in BusinessWeek points out that people who starve their brands now will be paying for it in the future. At the same time both allbusiness.com and about.com, two business information sites, point out that going to a trade show without preshow promotion is a waste of time ... and money.
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The New West   Water Quality Products February 2003   Wendi Hope King
The "New West" has emerged full of concerns and new laws that make water treatment necessary and some that make it harder to sell. California is well-known for its progressive way of thinking. Although often its tactics may be questioned, many people anxiously wait to see what will be next. Will there be more bans? Stricter regulations? The state's legislation continually has been challenged by the Water Quality Association, NSF International, water treatment professionals nationwide and other organizations. With all of this in mind, let's take a look at some things that are happening in the Western region.
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Legislation Legacy   Water Engineering & Management February 2003   Bill Swichtenberg
Environmental progress in regard to water quality in the United States can be traced to the Clean Water and Safe Drinking Water Acts (SDWA). While both Acts are nearly 30 years old, their inception brought the promise of cleaner, safer water. For the most part, these Acts and their Amendments have delivered as promised, but there still is more work to be done and more battles to fight.
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Landmark Legislation   Water Engineering & Management February 2003    Bill Swichtenberg
With a mandate for a more effective way to protect and clean the nations water resources, the federal government responded with the 1972 passage of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act Amendments, better known as the Clean Water Act (CWA). In 1974, the Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA) created the first mandatory national program to protect public health through drinking water safety. Despite litigation and controversy throughout their existence, the CWA and SDWA were groundbreaking and remain a centerpiece for U.S. environmental policy.
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A Simple Tool to Evaluate the True Cost of Growth   Water Engineering & Management February 2003   David Eckhoff
When a random sample of Utahans were asked in January 2000 what was the most important issue facing Utah today, growth ranked at the top of the list. Growth is inevitable. However, something can be done to control development patterns to head off crowding, congestion, pollution and lost open space.
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Arsenic Overview Series - Part 1   WaterInfoCenter January-December 2003   Sherry Odom
Arsenic is a naturally occurring metal found in rocks and soil, which can be released into the environment through geological events such as volcanic activity and erosion. Other releases of arsenic into the environment occur through industrial processes such as production of paints, metals, soaps, dyes, drugs, semi-conductors and wood preservatives, as well as in mining and smelting.

Arsenic Overview Series - Part 2   WaterInfoCenter January-December 2003   Sherry Odom
Consumers unwilling to drink arsenic contaminated water are demanding a more rapid implementation. Publicly owned utilities, however, will be held hostage from implementing a more rapid solution due to government approval cycles, annual budgets, required biding processes and slow implementation schedules. As a result, in-home treatment systems, which immediately can be installed, are a very popular treatment option for individual homeowners. Other advantages such as low implementation/operating costs and improved flexibility make the POU/POE approach option appealing.

Arsenic Overview Series - Part 3   WaterInfoCenter January-December 2003   Sherry Odom
In addition to officially sponsored research projects being performed throughout the world (see Section V for more information on research), many universities, government organizations and industry professionals are active in providing solutions to this issue. The following papers have been presented on arsenic treatment, health effects or policy issues at various tradeshows and conferences throughout the United States.

Arsenic Overview Series - Part 4   WaterInfoCenter January-December 2003   Sherry Odom
Current Legislative Issues

Arsenic Overview Series - Part 5   WaterInfoCenter January-December 2003   Sherry Odom
Research on arsenic can be broken down into three general areas -- health effects, treatment options and cost evaluations.There are more than 1,000 published research papers on health effects alone. This section provides an over-view of the most prominent research related to these areas which have impacted EPA’s decisions. There also are links to research organizations that can provide access to the specific projects conducted.

Arsenic Overview Series - Part 6   WaterInfoCenter January-December 2003   Sherry Odom
What research is being done at University's throughout the US? Colleges and universities across the U.S. are continuing their efforts in educating the population on the subject of arsenic. Both public and private universities are contributing their time, money, and expertise in areas of arsenic research such as geochemistry, health effects, and treatment options. Research programs, such as the ones listed below, are just a glimpse of the ongoing studies for arsenic. Ongoing research is necessary in order to continue to develop efficient and cost-effective solutions for the far-reaching problem of arsenic contamination.

Arsenic Overview Series - Part 7   WaterInfoCenter January-December 2003   Wes McGowan
These terms are pulled from "All About Water: An Illustrated Dictionary of Water Terminology" by Wes McGowan

If Times Are Good ... Promote; If Times Are Bad ... Promote Harder   Water Quality Products January 2003   G.A. "Andy" Marken
Today, there is a volume of data which indicates that during recessions or other "difficult" times, the firms that trim their advertising budgets suffer--and suffer hardest.
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Cornerstones Drive Us Forward   Water Quality Products January 2003   Wendi Hope King
I hope that as we begin this new year, each of us looks at it with eyes wide open and with fresh new ideas and innovation. Now is not the time to hold back. Now is the time to tell our customers that we are still here and offering the best products they will ever invest in for their families.
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Cornerstones Drive Us Forward   Water Quality Products January 2003   Wendi Hope King
Now is not the time to hold back. Now is the time to tell our customers that we are still here and offering the best products they will ever invest in for their families.
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Disinfection, Part 1: Developments in Ultraviolet Disinfection   Water Quality Products January 2003   Bruce Laing, Trojan Technologies, Inc.
One of the fastest growing technologies in the water treatment industry is ultraviolet (UV) disinfection. UV disinfection adds no chemicals, and it does not produce byproducts. Additional benefits include easy installation, low maintenance, minimal space requirements and whole-house (point-of-entry) treatment.
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What Is in the Stars?   Water Quality Products January 2003
WQP asked industry professionals nationwide to comment on what the water industry might see in the upcoming year. Although these professionals share their outlooks for 2003, the water treatment industry"s future is uknown, but it should continue to shoot for the stars.
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Subsidy Battle   Water Engineering & Management January 2003   Bill Swichtenberg
Utah, like every other state in the nation, continues to be impacted by the national economic downturn. Governor Mike Leavitt proposed five budget principles for addressing the FY 2003 budget shortfall and his FY 2004 budget recommendations. One of these guiding principles is to reduce water subsidies. He proposed to eliminate the earmarking of sales taxes for water development.
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Dried Up: Raisin Producer's New Process Cuts Wastewater and Odors   Water Engineering & Management January 2003   David Pearson
Thanks to a new membrane filtration system, National Raisin Company, Fowler, Calif., not only has been able to cut its wastewater costs, but it also has opened up a potentially lucrative source of additional income.
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ETV Testing Verifies Membrane Filtration Plant Treats Surface Water, Meets D/DBP Rule   Water Quality Products December 2002   PCI Membrane Systems, Inc.
A study published as part of the EPA's Environmental Technology Verification (ETV) Program verifies the performance of a Fyne Process membrane filtration plant tested on high organic-laden surface water in Barrow, Ark. The plant was able to remove significant levels of organics--precursors to disinfection byproducts such as trihalomethanes (THM) and haloacetic acids (HAA)--producing water that easily met the disinfection byproduct standards set by the EPA's stringent Stage 1 D/DBP Rule.
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The New Communications Challenges for Business   Water Quality Products December 2002   G.A. "Andy" Marken
there has been an increased demand for responsible and responsive management. Answering this call is a new breed of senior managers who will be challenged by all of the organizations' stakeholders. They, in turn, will challenge the total spectrum of an organizations' communications capabilities--internally and externally.
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New Directions in the Activated Carbon Industry   Water Quality Products December 2002   Henry Nowicki, Ph.D., Mick Greenbank, Ph.D., and Barbara Sherman, PACS, Inc.
In the last two decades, the price of activated carbon (AC) has fallen 75 percent. Many lower cost varieties have sufficient quality to be useful in many applications. The price reduction, along with maintaining reasonable quality, has created changes in the industry. This article describes how those potentially influence the direction of the industry.
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Bottled Water Partnerships Are Abundant   Water Quality Products December 2002
Opportunities are everywhere for bottled water companies keeping an eye open. Although many large beverage companies are getting the "big" deals, smaller and mid-size companies should take note. Smaller companies can learn lessons from these beverage giants and find opportunity where others may not see it.
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In Management, One Size Does Not Fit All   Water Quality Products December 2002   Carl Davidson
Great salespeople learn to customize their sales presentations to the thousands of customer types. However, many owners and managers stop customizing when it comes to their employees. This article will look at some of the sales profiles you may have on your team and ways to get the most out of them.
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Innovative Products, Marketing Plans Round Out Year   Water Quality Products December 2002   Wendi Hope King
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Are You Ready for CMOM?   Operations & Maintenance Supplement November 2002
CMOM is the acronym for the new Capacity, Management Operation and Maintenance program that soon will be enacted by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). In its simplest form, it has to do with the operation of sanitary sewers to prevent overloading of waste treatment plants and the overflow prevention of sanitary sewage into lakes and streams.

Preserving Pipelines   Operations & Maintenance Supplement November 2002   Richard N. Schantz, P.E.
Well-maintained and functional sewer systems are a major asset in any community, but they require regular cleaning, inspection and maintenance. Chemical grouting too often is viewed as a stopgap measure to reduce groundwater infiltration. In reality, grouting does much more to maintain sewer line integrity. It also is a soil-sealing process that stabilizes the sewer bedding soil, preventing washout of bedding fines and resulting pipe misalignment and joint failure.

Appreciation Retains Employees   Water Quality Products November 2002   Wendi Hope King
A 1999 Gallup Poll survey reported that great managers provide 12 core elements that make a great workplace including recognizing and praising significant contributions, valuing employee opinions and taking an interest in the employee's professional development
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Industrial Fouling   Water Quality Products November 2002   Jan de Baat Doelman, Scalewatcher North America, Inc.
Look at the heating element of a washing machine or dishwasher in a hard water area and you will see a white encrustation containing hardness salts. This commonly is referred to as limescale and is an example of domestic fouling. Industrial fouling poses a far greater problem than anything in the domestic sector. Huge volumes of fouled fluids are handled, and the systems that contain the fluids can become fouled as well. The quality of water streams used by industry varies widely and gives rise to numerous fouling problems.
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Eight Ways to Build Employee Commitment   Water Quality Products November 2002   Adrian Gostick
Creating a fairy-tale work environment begins with recognition. Your employees need it more than money, perks or titles. Here are eight tips regarding recognition. Remember these, and your employees may just start whistling while they work.
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Measuring Quality   Water Engineering & Management November 2002    Bill Swichtenberg
There are three major quality initiatives aimed at achieving goals. The Malcolm Baldrige Criteria for Performance Excellence, ISO 9001:2000 and Six Sigma offer a different emphasis to help organizations improve performance and increase customer satisfaction. While these approaches to quality are different, they can be compatible. An organization's needs should drive the choice.
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Wireless Automation Opens Door to New Monitoring Options   Water & Wastes Digest November 2002
Donala Water and Sanitation serves a large community of upscale homes in suburban Colorado Springs. In 1995, Donala turned to GMS Engineering of Colorado Springs to create a Request for Proposal for a comprehensive radio-based telemetry network that would grow with the rapidly expanding district. From the RFP, a Motorola MOSCAD wireless telemetry system was selected. Once it was installed, the district began to realize benefits from the new technology.

Emergency surgery   Roads & Bridges November 2002   Bill Wilson, Editor
A barge crashed into the I-40 bridge in Oklahoma during the early morning of May 26. Over the course of the next 11/2 months, reaction was unique, strong and efficient. Gilbert Central Corp., Ft. Worth, Texas, was awarded the job. The I-40 bridge was completely healed in less than 47 days, which earned Gilbert Central almost $1.5 million in hourly incentives.

Bottled Water vs. Tap   Water Quality Products October 2002   Nadia Abboud, Severn Trent Services
While both sides of the bottled/tap battle continue trying to inform and ultimately win the consumer over, a few facts cannot be overlooked. Regardless of how a consumer obtains drinking water, both bottled and tap must draw from the same available global freshwater sources. Despite the information with which consumers are presented, ultimately the decision is theirs. When purchasing bottled water, knowing what you are getting requires some research and understanding.
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Straight Talk About Ethics   Water Quality Products October 2002   Carl Davidson
Our industry seems racked with questions about ethics when, in my opinion, its real problems are problems of selling skills. But many market areas have seen fast-talking companies come in and turn the public against the water equipment industry. Let's take a look at the issues and the answers.
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Bottled Water Testing   Water Quality Products October 2002   Kristin Safran and Barbara L. Marteney, National Testing Laboratories
Consumers want to know if the bottled water they buy is safe. How and why bottled water is regulated is not common knowledge and can be confusing to customers. Bottlers who understand and can explain aspects of water quality, regulations and test results to their customers have a useful sales tool to promote their product.
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Expanding Knowledge, Continued Growth   Water Quality Products October 2002   Wendi Hope King, WQP Staff
The bottled water industry has seen steady growth for years. Consumers are demanding beverage choices to suit their healthy lifestyles, and the bottlers have stepped in to meet those needs. One of the driving forces behind this continued boom is the International Bottled Water Association (IBWA).
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Full of Promise   Water Quality Products October 2002   Contributed by Zenith International
East Europeans drank almost 10 percent more soft drinks in 2001, pushing consumption past the 20,000 million liter mark for the first time, according to the 2002 East Europe Soft Drinks report from Zenith International. Volumes have jumped 36 percent since 1997, despite the economic troubles of the late 1990s.

A Look at the Bottled Water Market   Water Quality Products October 2002   Wendi Hope King
This year WQP decided to dive into the bottled water market and explore what some of the latest trends and standards are. What drives the bottled water industry? Who is its target market? Why has it continually seen such growth year after year? How have the beverage giants affected the marketplace? And what role does IBWA play in all of this?
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Sprawling Out   Water Engineering & Management October 2002   Bill Swichtenberg
A report released by American Rivers, the Natural Resources Defense Council and Smart Growth America, reports that paved over land is sending billions of gallons of water into streams and rivers as polluted runoff, rather than into the soil to replenish groundwater. "Paving the Way to Water Shortages: How Sprawl Aggravates Drought" investigated what happens to water supplies when natural areas are replaced by roads, parking lots and buildings.
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Keeping Your Security Measures Secure   Water Engineering & Management October 2002   Dan Kucera
Enhancement of security measures by water and wastewater utilities is a given in today's environment. The requirement for preparing and filing vulnerability assessments and response plans under the new federal Bioterrorism Act make such steps essentially mandatory. One issue that can be overlooked inadvertently is how to maintain security over the security measures taken. In other words, what steps can a utility take to protect its security plans from disclosure?
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Plant Combines Wastewater Treatment and Energy Conservation   Water Engineering & Management October 2002   Robert T. McMillon and D.J. "Jody" Zabolio, III, P.E.
There are not many wastewater treatment plants that can look at naturally occurring organic waste and see a renewable source of energy. However, the Village Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant in Fort Worth, Texas, has done exactly that for the last 40 years. This last year, steps were taken that could make Village Creek a net energy producer instead of an energy consumer.
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Profits in People: Training Helps Plants Fill Gaps   Water Engineering & Management October 2002
Spurred by European takeovers and other forms of privatization stressing efficiency and knowledge, U.S. water/wastewater companies are expanding training programs to fill gaps caused by plant closings, cost-cutting and downsizing. Whether they grow their training programs in-house, use outside vendors or a combination of the two, executives say they are able to do a better job filling skill shortages that ensure safer and more efficient plants and that comply with increasingly stringent government regulation.
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Recent Advancements in Wastewater Sludge Composting   Water Engineering & Management October 2002   Izrail S. Turovskiy, D. Sc. and Jeffrey D. Westbrook, P.E.
Many utility providers face growing problems with the disposal of the wastewater sludges (residuals) that are created as part of the wastewater treatment process. Other providers are looking to additional methods for converting the residuals into fertilizer/soil conditioner with a higher economic and social value. The new technology presented in this paper provides a composting method to address the disposal and/or use of wastewater residuals. By maintaining the recommendations presented in this paper, a Class A biosolid can be produced. This Class A biosolid provides the utility operator the maximum flexibility for its disposal or use as a fertilizer, soil conditioner, etc.
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Louisiana Meets New Security Requirements with Quick Test to Monitor Chemical Profile at Plants, Water Sources   Water & Wastes Digest October 2002
As part of its Safe Drinking Water Program, the State of Louisiana recently implemented 12 units of the Severn Trent Services Eclox(tm) Rapid Response Water Testing System. Eclox offers municipalities a low cost option for monitoring water quality and meeting new security requirements.

Wet Chemical TOC Analysis   Water & Wastes Digest October 2002   Karnel R. Walker, Dan Davis, and Robert H. Clifford, Ph.D.
The goal of this article is to demonstrate that the Shimadzu TOC-VW can effectively oxidize the Humic Acid (HA) matrix at high accuracy and precision levels never before witnessed by the wet chemical TOC community. The Shimadzu TOC-VW Carbon analyzer is the only TOC on the market that uses three oxidation techniques of UV light, heat, and persulfate in a single analyzer.1

Confined Space Safety   Water & Wastes Digest October 2002   Don Renner
Following the proper safety precautions when entering or working in confined spaces is an important function for anyone who subjects himself to the hazards of this kind of vocation. Knowing and understanding the proper safety precautions is only a part of following safety procedures. Having the proper equipment necessary to prevent accidents and save lives and practicing with this equipment also is important.

Preserving Pipelines   Water & Wastes Digest October 2002   Richard N. Schantz, P.E.
Chemical grouting too often is viewed as a stopgap measure to reduce groundwater infiltration. In reality, grouting does much more to maintain sewer line integrity. It also is a soil-sealing process that stabilizes the sewer bedding soil, preventing washout of bedding fines and resulting pipe misalignment and joint failure.

Legionella Solutions   Water Quality Products September 2002   Bernard Banga, Freelance Writer, French Technology Press Office
Legionnaires' disease is considered so catastrophic that, in France, it must be reported to the medical authorities immediately. This practice has been in place since 1987. During the last decade, public health monitoring systems for this disease have been strengthened. Today, this hazard that arises from buildings has become an emerging public health problem in industrialized countries. The resulting respiratory infections are behind the recurrent epidemics emanating from hot water systems in buildings and air-conditioning cooling towers.
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Shifts in Analytical Requirements   Water Quality Products September 2002   Troy Ethan, Spectrum Laboratories
To remain successful, the water treatment professional should take advantage of advances in in-field testing as well as advances in laboratory analyses. This article describes the shifts in analytical requirements recommended to satisfy consumer desires and promote expansion of the POU/POE water treatment industry.
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Onsite Wastewater Treatment Systems   Water Quality Products September 2002   U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the Water Quality Association
The following is the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's Onsite Wastewater Treatment Systems Special Issues Fact Sheet on Water Softeners. This document supports the WQA's position on softener wastes and the fact that they are not harmful to septic systems.
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CEO Still Determines Communications   Water Quality Products September 2002   G.A. "Andy" Marken
Public relations and communications practitioners can't supplant the CEO's fundamental ethical standards. But they will have to assume added responsibility of building and managing the company's and management's credibility and reputation by ensuring clear communications internally as well as externally to customers, partners and shareholders.
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The Invisible Sewage Plant   Water & Wastes Digest September 2002   Carl Dorsch
If you go looking for a particular sewage treatment plant in Cincinnati, Ohio, the first thing you'll notice is--you might not notice it at all. In fact, when following perfectly clear directions to the facility, you might still drive right by it, dismissing it as just another office building. It doesn't register as a treatment plant.

Controlling Hospital Grease, Sludge Discharges   Water & Wastes Digest September 2002
One of the major problem areas in St Petersburg, Florida has two hospitals and a nursing home that discharge to a common sewer line. Historically, the city had to clean this section of the sewer line at least four times a year to avoid blockages and sanitary sewer overflows. Working together, the city and one of the hospitals took action to control the discharge of grease from the hospital's facilities and to reduce the costs of maintenance for both the city and the hospital.

Conflict Resolution--Dealing with Hostile Audiences   Water Engineering & Management September 2002   Anthony J. Sadar, M.S.
In order to help speakers cope and succeed in such challenging settings, the following general guidelines for effective public speaking are offered.
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Keeping Meters On Line: Accurately Measuring Drinking Water and Sewage   Water Engineering & Management September 2002   Rodney Johnson
Detroit Water & Sewerage Department (DWSD) has a high stake in keeping its flowmeters up and running with calibrated accuracy. This is especially true for its 278 wholesale water meters used in its vast network of distribution lines that serve 126 communities. It also is true for metering sewage inputs from wholesale customers for its Wastewater Treatment Plant. This article focuses on a unique answer that DWSD found for keeping its magnetic meters online by means of a portable electronic system that verifies and certifies calibration, all done in-line.
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Approaching Storm: NPDES Phase II Stormwater Rule Deadline Nears   Water Engineering & Management September 2002   David Woelkers
In December of 1999, the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) published the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Phase II Stormwater rule in the Federal Register. The issuance of the rule started a clock that has had municipalities, and stormwater professionals working to understand and evaluate its implications.
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The Ghost of Tom Joad   Water Engineering & Management September 2002   Bill Swichtenberg
Conjuring up images of the Dust Bowl, this year has been extremely dry in the United States. In a typical year, drought hits 10 to 12 percent of the country. This year, crops are withering in heat-baked fields and ranchers have sold off herds rather than let them starve for lack of pasture. A key factor in the water shortage is the lack of adequate snowpack in the mountains.
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Monitoring Drinking Water Regulation Updates   Water Quality Products August 2002   Carlyn Meyer, Water Quality Association
The Water Quality Association (WQA) and the point-of-use/point-of-entry (POU/POE) industry as a whole face the usual list of federal and state regulatory challenges in 2002-2003.
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Know Your Bottled Water Regulations   Water Quality Products August 2002   Joseph K. Doss, International Bottled Water Association
The International Bottled Water Association (IBWA) tracks and takes action on a number of relevant issues. The goal is to ensure fair and equitable treatment of bottled water companies and to help the industry continue to deliver safe, high-quality bottled water products to a thirsty consumer market. In 2001, IBWA was engaged on both the federal and state legislative fronts, working hard to represent the bottled water industry and seeking the adoption of sensible, effective laws and regulations.
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Continuous Improvement   Water Engineering & Management August 2002   Bill Swichtenberg
A new report from the National Academies' National Research Council states the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) standards that govern using treated sewage sludge (biosolids) on soil are based on outdated science.
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Concord, N.C. - A Proactive Approach to Beginning a CMOM-Based Program   Water Engineering & Management August 2002   Ron Geiger, PE, and Todd Schuster
The federal government is in the process of establishing a CMOM philosophy for wastewater collection and treatment facilities that hinges on an aggressive, proactive approach, calling for utilities to act like investigative reporters rather than firefighters. Eventually, utility providers will have to follow federal CMOM guidelines, and states may establish similar guidelines.
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The 6 Rules of Never: What a General Manager Must Know About Technology to Thrive   Water Engineering & Management August 2002   Alan Manning
You cannot apply technology without changing what people do or how they do it. The only way to get a return from technology is to have your staff specifically design a plan that involves all your utility's policies and procedures, assessing and modifying them to maximize the payback from integrated technology. This applies to utilities of any size. Technology must be implemented as a strategy to thrive, to grow and improve.
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Zinc Coatings on Handrail Tubing: A Comparative Analysis   Water Engineering & Management August 2002   Philip G. Rahrig
When applying zinc metal to steel handrail tubing for corrosion protection, batch hot-dip galvanizing and in-line, continuous galvanizing are the two most common methods. Understanding the metallurgy, bond strength, corrosion mechanisms and testing of these two galvanizing methods may lead to better design decisions for particular applications.
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Controllers: Caribbean Plants Enlist Remote System to Control Operations   Water & Wastes Digest August 2002
Through experience and in-depth knowledge of its own geographic region, P.A.S. Technologies (PAS) of San Juan, Puerto Rico, has been able to identify and recommend affordable control solutions such as the implementation of the Sensaphone SCADA 3000, a product of Phonetics, Inc. of Aston, Pa. For PAS, the Sensaphone unit has achieved more than just customer satisfaction, it has also help the company grow increasingly active in the control solutions industry in the Caribbean.

Science Project   Water Engineering & Management July 2002   Bill Swichtenberg
The U.S. House of Representatives has passed a bill (HR 64) that would create a new deputy director for science and technology at the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). The new administrator would coordinate science across the entire agency and would yield much greater influence than that of EPA’s current highest-ranking scientist.
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The Wyoming post   Roads & Bridges July 2002
When miles and miles of open highway take on wind, snow, brutal cold, reduced visibility and many other potentially dangerous elements that Mother Nature has to offer—and travel conditions become hazardous—a heavy-duty delineator is a necessity. RubberTough posts from Safe-Hit Corp., a subsidiary of Quixote Transportation Safety Inc., Chicago, is turning out to be the answer to what had been a nagging, labor-intensive and expensive problem.

Moving Tribute   Roads & Bridges July 2002   Bill Wilson
As Eastern Metal/USA Sign, Elmira, N.Y., was closing construction on the American Traffic Safety Services Association’s (ATSSA) National Work Zone Memorial some wondered how they were going to make it move. Transporting the five panels which listed 744 names of those killed in the roadwork environment required a firm—and delicate—hand. Special attention had to be given to the crates . . . the custom-made crates.

Control issues   Roads & Bridges July 2002   Ernest Huckaby, Linda L. Brown, Charles Sears, Cherie Kittle, Scott Wainwright, Debra Chapell
For workers in the transportation construction industry, going to work every day invites the potential for harm to themselves and others. In the year 2000, over 1,000 people lost their lives to traffic accidents in work zones. This article will discuss the most recent version of the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD), focusing on traffic control in work zones and the differences between this version and the previous one, published in 1988.

Everybody gets hurt   Roads & Bridges July 2002   Daniel K. Shipp
Failure to provide workers with the right personal protective equipment (PPE) and make sure they wear it is a mistake that gambles with employees’ safety and health, with the bottom line and potentially with a company’s future.

A big bowl of concerns   Roads & Bridges July 2002   Alfonso Montella, Ph.D., P.E.; Giacomo Ciotola, P.E.
Roadwork sites increase accident rates and the severity of those accidents. Reducing this problem requires an integrated and systematic approach aimed at identifying and solving the safety problems of the work zone. An effective approach, which is quickly spreading at the international level, is the work-zone safety audit in both urban and rural areas.

Let them hear what’s in store   Roads & Bridges July 2002   Bill Wilson
A proposal by the American Association of State Highway & Transportation Officials (AASHTO) would require states to reveal long-term traffic safety plans and what it would cost to execute them. By being more vocal, officials in Washington are hoping more can be learned.

Checking crystal bridges   Roads & Bridges July 2002
New York’s Steuben County Department of Public Works relies on Autodesk Land Desktop and its companion products, Survey and Civil Design. With labor-saving engineering and design tools that are easy to learn, the department’s small staff is able to handle projects that it might otherwise hire out to contractors.

No. 1 on the active list   Roads & Bridges July 2002   Roger Wentz
American Traffic Safety Services Association (ATSSA)'s partnerships help accomplish our common goal—to help make our nation’s roadways safer for all motorists by reducing the number of injuries and fatalities on roadways and in work zones.

Where Is Your Operation Headed Next?   Water Quality Products July 2002   G.A. “Andy” Marken, Marken Communications, Inc.
Regardless of whether you are trying to determine where you are going tomorrow with your present company emphasis, or planning to enter prospective new areas, a strategy plan is necessary. Such a plan helps ensure that everyone in the organization is in agreement as to the posture and direction of the company. Equally important is the fact that your financial backers know where you are going and have the level of confidence necessary to support you in the effort. Putting the information down on paper is far from fun, but the rewards are well worth the effort.
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Back to the Basics, Part 3   Water Quality Products July 2002   Jeff Roseman, CWS-1, Aqua Ion Plus+ Technologies
In this last section of a three-part series, the use of ozone, ionization, distillation and aeration is discussed in a simple fashion to help the beginner rationalize the importance for a full understanding of these technologies and the need, again, for a professional water treatment specialist.
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Developments in Ozone Technology   Water Quality Products July 2002   Rip G. Rice, Ph.D., RICE International Consulting Enterprises
Ozone technology developments have opened new applications for these established water treatment technologies. Driving these changes has been the identification of new, more disinfection-resistant microorganisms such as Giardia and Cryptosporidium cysts and governmental regulations designed to protect the public health from the hazards of ingestion of these microorganisms. Additionally, the desire to prevent or minimize the formation of halogenated disinfection byproducts formed during chlorination has stimulated new interest in the use of ozone. Combinations of ozone with hydrogen peroxide and/or ultraviolet (UV) radiation can destroy many contaminants present in ground water.
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The Practical Use of Ozone for the Well Water Application   Water Quality Products July 2002   Roger Nathanson, Ozone Pure Water, Inc.
We?ll discuss the well ozone water treatment application. Each application is a potential business in itself, which means greater revenue and profit. All that is necessary from you is the motivation to boldly go where you have not gone before.
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Keeping It On Track   Water Quality Products July 2002   Walt Denny, Walt Denny, Inc.
What has become all too apparent in the wake of the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks is that a crisis management plan is integral to survival, regardless of company size or type. A plan should concisely outline corporate procedures for taking control of a wide range of potential crises.
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Que Será Será   Water Quality Products July 2002   Wendi Hope King
No matter what size your business may be, how long you have been in business, what products and services you offer and even how long you plan on running the business, a destination for the company should be strategically planned and then consistently carried out.
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Key Information Unlocks Business Barriers   Water Quality Products July 2002   Wendi Hope King
The Water Quality Products Annual Buyer?s Guide definitely is a key to many of my successes throughout the year as I am sure it is for you as well. I refer to it often for regulation information, association contacts and, of course, product and service suppliers. For those who are first-time readers, here?s what we offer.

Picking up a station   Roads & Bridges June 2002   Peter Pomeranz, P.E., and Joseph Faro, P.E.
The Kosciuszko Bridge, a steel and concrete structure approximately 4,000 ft in length, connects the boroughs of Queens and Brooklyn. The NYSDOT awarded a contract to Ahern Painting Contractors Inc. to clean, paint and replace steel on the bridge. About 10 months after work began, the painters complained about electrical shocks whenever they touched the steel on the bridge while standing on a man lift.

Back to the Basics, Part 2   Water Quality Products June 2002   Jeff Roseman, CWS-1, Aqua Ion Plus+ Technologies
How does everyone achieve effluent water that meets their needs and demands? Each situation is different, but a simplistic explanation of various technologies will be discussed in this article. Each of the following categories has had much written about them, but this article will be an overview of several methods in order to help you educate the general public so they can make an intelligent decision, purchase something of value and continually seek professional consultation.
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Evaluating Activated Carbons   Water Quality Products June 2002   Henry Nowicki, Ph.D., Mick Greenbank, Ph.D. and Homer Yute, M.S., PACS
New challenges are emerging in the industry that require new methods and product developments. This article discusses additional test methods for the AC industry.
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Workplace Injury Causes and Costs   Water Quality Products June 2002   Liberty Mutual Group
The 10 leading causes of disabling workplace injuries account for 86 percent of the estimated $40 billion in wage and medical payments made to workers injured on the job in 1999, the last year for which data are available, according to the second annual Liberty Mutual Workplace Safety Index by Liberty Mutual Group.
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Recipe to Outside Sales Success   Water Quality Products June 2002   Jason B. Schell and Peter Strain, Water Depot University
There are 10 ingredients to a successful sales team. Read the following 10 items to see if your sales force measures up.
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Cold or Gold?   Water Quality Products June 2002   By Carl Davidson
Remember that opportunity is calling your company every day. Take a moment to ask who is answering and are they turning those calls into cold or gold?
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Ethanol Conversion Nears   Water Quality Products June 2002   Wendi Hope King
With MTBE in the limelight for many consumers, it is up to our industry to teach them to test their water and use those results to select the best technology for removal such as air stripping or granular activated carbon, which are recognized by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. I use California as an example of MTBE efforts.
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Electric Deregulation Provides Opportunity for Wastewater Treatment Facility Owners   Water Engineering & Management June 2002
A recent federal court decision discusses the factors to be considered in determining civil penalties under the Clean Water Act for alleged National Pollution Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit violations. United States v. Allegheny Ludlum Corporation, 187 F. Supp. 2d 426 (W.D. Pa. 2002). Although the case involved an industrial firm defendant, the court’s analysis may be instructive for utility wastewater systems.
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Arsenic in Drinking Water - Part 4   Water Engineering & Management June 2002   John T. O’Connor, EngD, P.E.
Editor’s Note: Part 1 of this series provided a timeline for the development of a drinking water standard for arsenic. It also summarized the political and public reactions to the U.S. EPA decision to delay and withdraw the arsenic rule. Part 2 dealt with human exposure and advances in knowledge concerning human health effects of exposure to arsenic. Part 3 summarized early data on the occurrence of arsenic in U.S. waters.
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Staying Alert   Water Engineering & Management June 2002   Bill Swichtenberg
The news that the FBI has received a threat against the Orlando-area water supply has brought security issues back in focus for water and wastewater facilities.
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Increased Treatment Security, Process Optimization Through Improved Monitoring Techniques   Water & Wastes Digest May 2002   Robert L. Bryant
Recent implementation of the Long Term 1 Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule (LT1ESWTR) has increased potable water sampling and analysis requirements for an additional 11,000 treatment plants serving more than 18 million Americans.

Arsenic in Drinking Water - Part 3   Water Engineering & Management May 2002   John T. O’Connor, EngD, P.E.
Only recently has a substantial amount of data become available on the concentrations of arsenic in United States drinking water supplies. Most of these data have been accumulated by the state regulatory agencies responsible for monitoring drinking waters. Since the arsenic standard has been 50 µg/L, some state agencies have recorded arsenic concentrations only in excess of that concentration. Others have been limited by the sensitivity of the analytical techniques and equipment used for the arsenic analysis. As a result, much of the available arsenic data are “below the limits of detection.
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Membranes: Fouling & Cleaning   Water Quality Products May 2002   Bjarne Nicolaisen
Membrane technology offers the possibility of managing total water resources. The spiral wound membrane element configuration is the most widely used due to its high packing density and relatively low price. This article will describe some technological advances in the area of innovative new membranes and application concepts for spiral wound membrane elements.
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Hedging Your Hiring Bets   Water Quality Products May 2002   Carl Davidson
Whom you hire is an important decision. The right candidate will bring sales and profits to your company. The wrong one can mean serious losses and lawsuits. On average, you invest $20,000 in potential profit, training and payroll in each new candidate. Here are some tips from great sales managers as to how to make the right choice of whom to hire.
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Bottled Water Quality   Water Quality Products May 2002   Barbara L. Marteney and Kristin Safran, National Testing Laboratories
Due to growing concerns about environmental contamination from industry and the use of everyday products as well as fears of intentional tampering of water supplies, people are becoming more conscious of water quality. Letting your customers know that bottled water is regulated by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) as a food product and that it is safe is an important part of your business.
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Advanced Technology Brings the Power to Chlorine Dioxide   Water Quality Products May 2002   Michael Cochran, Engelhard Corp
Chlorine dioxide is an extremely effective and powerful biocide that has been used for many years as a bleaching agent and slimicide in the pulp and paper industry, as a disinfectant in municipal water treatment and in many other industrial water treatment operations. However, significant capital and operating costs have limited the use of chlorine dioxide to large-scale applications. New technology now makes it practical to use the biocide in a wider range of water treatment applications.
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Advertising Boosts the Visibility, Appeal and Profit Potential of Companies, Products and Services   Water Quality Products May 2002   Walt Denny, Walt Denny, Inc.

For better or worse, advertising is an integral part of global cultures. You can find it everywhere—in print and broadcast media, airport terminals and city buses, sporting events, clothing and every aisle of every retail store. It also is becoming ubiquitous on the Internet, with advertisers scrambling to secure real-estate for banner ads on popular websites. Regardless of where you find it, advertising is a provocative medium with the power to make a product, service or company highly visible and appealing to consumers and businesses in today’s competitive commercial landscape.
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Back to the Basics, Part 1   Water Quality Products May 2002   Jeff Roseman, CWS-1, Aqua Ion Plus+ Technologies
Basic water chemistry, terminology and applications can be very complicated and not seem so basic to individuals without a chemistry background. This series of articles will help shed light on the chemistry of water and the mysteries that it can contain, plus explain the technologies used to treat water so the purchaser can make an educated attempt to find the right solution for a particular application. There are no cut-and-dry formulas for water treatment and certainly no cure-all for every application or problem, but with an understanding of how water works and the technologies developed to treat water, a person can utilize his resources to come up with solutions for his particular need or application.
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Employing Membership Opportunities   Water Quality Products May 2002
Contact your associations—local, state, regional and national. Find out what they offer and how they can help you and your business. Make a list of what interests you and what will help you turn a profit. Then, take advantage of those opportunities.
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Just drive!   Roads & Bridges April 2002   Allen Zeyher
Today, if you’re building a road, using 3-D machine guidance and machine control technology will take anywhere between 15 and 30% out of the cost of your earthmoving and preparation phases,” Mark Nichols told Roads & Bridges. “It eliminates the need to go out and put stakes in the ground, so you can significantly reduce your survey costs associated with the project.

New for work zones this year   Roads & Bridges April 2002
Exhibitors at Traffic Expo 2002, held Feb. 10-12 in Dallas,received free commercial time during the new product press conference. The following is a complete summary of items aimed at improving work zones across the country.

TCE/PCE Contamination Hits Home   Water Quality Products April 2002   Wendi Hope King
In February, several Illinois towns including Lisle/Woodridge, Naperville and Downers Grove, faced the reality of well contamination from trichloroethylene (TCE) and tetrachloroethylene (PCE), industrial solvents and possible carcinogens used to remove grease from fabricated metal parts. With a quote of up to six months needed for a geology study to find the sources, these towns faced long-lasting decisions.
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Are You Sold Enough to Sell?   Water Quality Products April 2002   Carl Davidson
The truth is that enthusiasm is what you need to sell but some of us are sorely lacking in this precious commodity ... and it’s no wonder. How can you stay up and enthusiastic enough to sell?
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Ten Low-Cost Steps to Keep Employees from Job Hunting   Water Quality Products April 2002   G.A. “Andy” Marken, Marken Communications, Inc
The primary motivation for individuals who are job hunting seldom is simply a bigger paycheck. There are low-cost efforts you can undertake to retain the people you want to keep.
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Pork: Rotten to the Corps   Water Engineering & Management April 2002   Bill Swichtenberg
A group of Senators has introduced legislation that could stop more than $15 billion of water projects and increase the accountability for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. Senators Robert Smith (R-N.H.), Russell Feingold (D-Wis.) and John McCain (R-Ariz.) have introduced the Corps of Engineers Modernization and Improvement Act of 2002, in what could be the biggest battle over perceived “pork barrel” spending in years.
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Practical Engineering Combined with Sound Operations Optimizes Phosphorus Removal   Water Engineering & Management April 2002   Daniel Bolduc and James Fitch, P.E.
Built in the early 1970s, The Oakland, Maine, Wastewater Treatment Facility (WWTF) treats and discharges approximately 300,000 gallons per day (gpd) of wastewater to the Messalonskee Stream. The facility was designed as a conventional activated sludge secondary treatment system to be used principally for BOD and TSS removals. The secondary effluent enters the Messalonskee Stream upstream of several impoundments. This practice has resulted in a steady decline in the water quality of the stream as evidenced by increased algae blooms and other signs of euthophication in impoundments located downstream of the discharge.
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Getting Paid to Listen   Water Quality Products March 2002   Carl Davidson
Is there a job out there where you get paid big bucks to listen? I mean sitting with someone over a coffee and just listening? You may guess a psychiatrist or lawyer and that would be correct. The truth is, all of us in the sales profession get paid big bucks to listen.

Making the Filtration Buying Process Easier for Your Customers   Water Quality Products March 2002   By David M. Marsh
If you’ve seen it once, you’ve seen it a hundred times—customers who come to you looking for a home filtration system, unaware of what their specific needs are. While many consumers simply want a system that improves their water’s taste and aesthetic qualities, the majority are looking for a product that will make their water healthier. But as you know, “healthier” is a subjective term, and without knowing the issues that are present in the customer’s water, providing them with a system that fits their needs isn’t very easy to do.

The Need For Marketing   Water Quality Products March 2002    Walt Denny
Starting and running a business without a marketing plan can be like trying to fly an airplane without radar—you might know what your destination is, but you haven’t a “road map” to get you there. Every company, whether it is established or still in the idea phase, needs a marketing plan that serves as an integral part of its overall business plan for company operations. A good marketing plan supports a company’s broader business goals by formulating a sound marketing strategy and an action plan (i.e., specific marketing activities such as web promotions, direct mail, etc.) that can carve a direct path to bolstered product sales, market share and long-term profitability and success.

POU Technology Demonstrates Effectiveness   Water Quality Products March 2002   By Jennifer Mathis, Apyron Technologies, Inc.
In March 2001, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) withdrew a proposal for a lower maximum contaminant level (MCL) for arsenic in drinking water that would bring the standard from 50 parts per billion (ppb) to 10 ppb. At that time, the EPA commissioned three studies to examine the benefits, costs and health effects associated with a lower standard for arsenic.

Chlorination and Its Alternatives   Water Quality Products March 2002   By Anne Penkal and Nadia Abboud, Severn Trent Services, Inc.
Purification of drinking water containing microbiological contamination requires some form of disinfection treatment to kill or render microbiological organisms harmless. Of the available disinfection treatment methods for private water systems, chlorination in the most commonly used.

Metering Pump Technology   Water Quality Products March 2002   By Steven Ebersohl, Pulsafeeder, Inc.
Since the introduction of the metering pump, chemical feed for disinfection has been a primary application. As we move into the 21st Century, it again is time to review how we introduce chemicals such as sodium hypochlorite into our water systems. While the goal remains the same, changes in pump technology have been created to provide more accurate and consistent results. This article will discuss current metering pump technologies, proper pump sizing, installation and future enhancements.

Production of High Purity Water From Seawater   Water Quality Products March 2002   Contributed by Ted Prato, Erik Schoepke, Lance Etchison, Tom O’Brien, Brian Hernon and Kit Perry, I
The Diablo Canyon Power Plant at Avila Beach in California utilizes seawater for both cooling water and makeup water for steam generation. Ionics, Inc., Watertown, Mass., designed and built and now operates a complete water treatment system serving the high-purity water needs of this power plant. Over the past eight years, the seawater treatment section has demonstrated excellent long-term performance as a result of strong design, consistent maintenance and qualified operators.

Chlorine Taste in the Customer’s Drinking Water?   Water Quality Products March 2002   By Ron Grage, Chlorinators Incorporated
Chlorine produces bacteria-free water and eliminates algae and slime. It also removes hydrogen sulfide from ground water (wells and springs) and eliminates iron bacteria (cenothrix), which are associated with objectionable odor and taste. Despite these important facts, some people still object to chlorine in their drinking water. Comments such as “I don’t like the way chlorine makes my water taste” are common.

Cutting Grease With Ongoing Monitoring and Maintenance   Water Engineering & Management March 2002   James M. Russell
Grease is clogging sewers nationwide, creating a costly mess to clean up and a dilemma for officials and regulators. Recently, the Wall Street Journal reported that 75 percent of the sewer systems in the United States work at only half capacity because of grease clogs. The cost of keeping sewers open, a cost borne by taxpayers at a local level, is $25 billion per year. The increase in grease in sewer lines is a direct result of the phenomenal growth in dual-income households who choose to eat out or take-out rather than cook at home.
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Arsenic in Drinking Water - Part 2   Water Engineering & Management March 2002   John T. O’Connor, EngD, P.E.
On-going health effects studies and research reports (2001) appear to support the argument for lowering the current EPA drinking water standard for arsenic. Studies conducted by EPA, the University of North Carolina and the University of British Columbia have indicated that methylated metabolites of trivalent arsenic are genotoxic. In other words, they damage DNA in human cells.
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Check, Please   Water Engineering & Management March 2002   Bill Swichtenberg
Some recent news stories have brought the issue of who is going to pay for America's aging infrastructure back in focus. The bottom line is that cities hoping for a Federal bailout are badly mistaken. The burden appears to be on the people and businesses that are located in their neighborhoods.
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Answering No. 34   Roads & Bridges March 2002   Lon Hawbaker, P.E.
Government Accounting Standards Board (GASB) Statement No. 34 encourages governmental agencies to promote responsible asset management policies and procedures. It requires a more complete reporting of finances by including capital assets, such as roadways, that have traditionally been omitted from financial statements. The consensus is that GASB 34 will have the greatest impact on transit and toll highway authorities, airport and port authorities, public water and sewer utilities, and local highway departments.

Consider the Source   Water Engineering & Management February 2002   Bill Swichtenberg
A report released by the Environmental Working Group (EWG) and U.S. Public Interest Research Group (U.S. PIRG) has taken aim at chlorination byproducts (CBPs) in tap water. The group‘s assessment states that more than 100,000 women are at elevated risk of miscarriage or birth defects because of CBPs in tap water.
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Manzanar   Water Engineering & Management February 2002   Mike Harrington
Two months after the bombing of Pearl Harbor (December 7, 1941), President Franklin D. Roosevelt signed Executive Order number 9066, calling for the relocation of Japanese American citizens and aliens. The order authorized the secretary of war to exclude citizens and aliens of Japanese descent from the West Coast as a security measure against sabotage and espionage. This order empowered the round-up of 70,000 U.S. citizens of Japanese descent and 42,000 resident aliens.
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Minimizing Out-of-Service Time During Tank Painting   Water Engineering & Management February 2002
Tank painting projects can cost many thousands of dollars, but often the most costly aspect of tank rehabilitation is having your tank out of service. What can be done to get your tank back in service sooner? One approach is to control the environment and minimize delays due to poor weather. Another is to use coatings that tolerate a wide range of climatic conditions and cure quickly at ambient temperature. By combining these methods, down-time can be greatly reduced.
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Arsenic in Drinking Water - Part 1   Water Engineering & Management February 2002   John T. O’Connor, EngD, P.E.
The National Academy of Sciences, National Research Council (NAS-NRC) report was released on September 11, 2001. It concluded that the existing health effects data on arsenic essentially were sound. In addition, their review of three new epidemiological studies indicated that the health risks posed by arsenic in drinking water were greater than previously believed. As a result, in October, well before its self-imposed deadline, EPA rescinded its March implementation ban and endorsed the 10 µg/L arsenic MCL.
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Legionella Management and Monitoring: Part 2   Water Quality Products February 2002   Paul S. Warden, Kristen S. Fallon, Ph.D., M.S.E.L., & Colin R. Fricker, Ph.D.
Well-designed water distribution and cooling systems, coupled with sound management and operational procedures, are essential to control Legionella in industrial facilities—and a monitoring program should not be considered as a replacement. However, most experts even those ill-disposed towards routine Legionella monitoring, would agree that monitoring should be considered if enough legionellosis risk factors apply to the system in question. No management program, regardless of its treatment, maintenance or monitoring components, can guarantee the absence of future legionellosis, but prudent operational practices combined with ongoing review of risk factors will allow facility managers to minimize exposure to Legionella and to its legal consequences.
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Water Security Summit Consensus   Water Quality Products February 2002   Haestad Methods
The theme at the first-of-its-kind Water Security Summit 2001, sponsored by Haestad Methods on December 3 and 4, was “Prevent. Detect. Respond.” More than 600 water utility and government officials from the United States and 20 other countries gathered in Hartford, Conn., to hear 30 experts discuss vulnerability and security measures for the nation’s water supply infrastructure in the event of a bioterrorist attack. Both speakers and attendees explored water system vulnerabilities; discussed guidelines for implementing security plans; and reviewed existing federal, state and private resources.
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Innovations in the Activated Carbon Industry   Water Quality Products February 2002   Henry Nowicki, Barbara Sherman and Homer Yute
Like an international cookbook, the attendees of the Ninth Annual International Activated Carbon Conference (IACC) from around the world contributed to a recipe for a successful future for the activated carbon industry. Speakers brought their new ideas and on-going practices together. This annual conference had guests from all over the United States, Canada, Australia, Sri Lanka, Indonesia, Mexico, South Africa and India. The conference connects buyers, sellers and users of activated carbon and related materials and services.
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Wasted Time, Money and Energy   Water Quality Products February 2002   G.A. “Andy” Marken, Marken Communications, Inc.
It’s too bad that so many water management and manufacturing firms waste so much money on public relations (PR) activities that have little or no impact on the press or, more importantly, on their prospective customers.
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New Mixed Oxidant Controls Belt Press Odors   Water & Wastes Digest February 2002
A Midwest municipality needed to find a way to eliminate hydrogen sulfide from the atmosphere in the sludge dewatering area as well as on the plant grounds. The successful elimination of noxious and toxic gas would not only make a safer, healthier environment for the workers involved but would also result in a reduction in the corrosion of metallic components in the dewatering area, while greatly reducing odor complaints from neighbors.

Cal-Poly coatings   Roads & Bridges February 2002   Frank Limas, Dave Harris and Tripp Ishmael
A project to widen the San Mateo Bridge over California’s San Francisco Bay could guide future transformations of 20th century bridge spans to handle the traffic volumes of the 21st century. And it could demonstrate how advanced elastomeric coating technologies can be employed to waterproof precast concrete and protect it against corrosion.

Timing delays like relays   Roads & Bridges January 2002
State DOTs study new ways to speed construction in consideration of cost to commuters

INNOVATIONS IN TECHNOLOGY   Roads & Bridges January 2002   John Perry
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Modeling Software Helps Utah Water District Plan for Olympics   Water & Wastes Digest January 2002
The 2002 Winter Olympic Games will result in an unusually large influx of visitors to the ski resort community of Park City, Utah. Although it frequently hosts many special events, such as world cup ski racing and the Sundance Film Festival, Park City expects the Olympic sporting events to attract up to 50,000 people for 17 days in February. This modeling software helped them plan for it.

Vortex System Proves Effective Mixing Biosolids In Storage Tanks   Water & Wastes Digest January 2002   J. Mark Crump
The Springfield Metro Sanitary District (SMSD), a wastewater treatment facility that serves Springfield, Illinois and surrounding communities, needed to meet the pathogen and vector-attraction reduction requirements and prevent nitrate levels from contaminating groundwater. After careful study, the SMSD selected a process that would allow it to store digested biosolids that accumulated when the sludge could not be applied.

New Test Technique Measures Light to Gauge Toxicity   Water & Wastes Digest January 2002
Security measures do exist to safeguard our public water supply. Utilities routinely employ techniques such as chlorination, filtration, and ultraviolet treatment, to name a few. However, given the changes that have taken place in the world since September 11, 2001, the prospect for intentional contamination seems more possible than ever before. We want to have confidence that our existing security measures and analytics are adequate but with so many possibilities, how can we?

Smart Management Through the Downturn   Water Quality Products January 2002   G.A. "Andy" Marken, Marken Communications, Inc.
Not since l990 have we seen a downturn in the economy as we have for the past five months. Most indicators point to only a mild improvement through the middle of this year. While the downturn?okay, recession?was tough in the early 1990s, you have to go back to the early 1980s to see one that had the global scale as the one we?re experiencing now.
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New Year Shows Promise   Water Quality Products January 2002   Wendi Hope King
Now is the time to make our new year?s resolutions. How can we make some informed resolutions for our businesses? Why, by listening to the people in the trenches?to industry members themselves.
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Legionella Management and Monitoring: Part I   Water Quality Products January 2002   Paul S. Warden, Kristen S. Fallon, Ph.D., M.S.E.L., Analytical Services, Inc., and Colin R. Fricker,
This article will present an overview of Legionella bacteria, its ecology and sample collection strategies. A discussion of the pros and cons of Legionella monitoring also is included.
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Creating a Positive Image   Water Quality Products January 2002   Walt Denny, Walt Denny, Inc.
Whether you?re marketing commodity products or highly specialized services, your success rides heavily on your ability to project the right company image?to create and sustain a positive "buzz" among consumers and business and trade press about who you are and what you have to offer. A strong PR program can provide the visibility and credibility needed to put you on the radar screens of the right people, while instilling a sense of confidence and goodwill in their minds about your company, products and services.
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Only Time Will Tell   Water Quality Products January 2002   Multiple Authors
The unprecedented events of Sept. 11 and the recession that began hitting our nation at the beginning of 2001 created havoc in the business world. The water industry was no exception; it also saw its share of fluctuation. With such an unpredictable economy, we move into 2002. WQP asked industry professionals nationwide to comment on what the water industry may see in the upcoming year. Although these professionals share their outlooks for next year, only time will tell what lies ahead.
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RO Maintenance   Water Quality Products January 2002   Nevin Rudie
Understanding and reacting to the performance of a reverse osmosis (RO) system is necessary for continued successful operation. It is this interaction that allows us to quickly and correctly identify and correct issues that may arise.
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How Many Demos is a Full Day's Night?   Water Quality Products January 2002   Carl Davidson
Recently, several salespeople and managers told me they don't believe a reasonable person can average a minimum of two demos per day as we recommend on our recorded training videos. Are we leaving out important practical considerations? This article will take a look at this issue and help you make this important decision. Your financial success is determined by the decisions you make, so choose wisely.
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Carving the Nutrient Pie   Water Engineering & Management January 2002   Bill Swichtenberg
A watershed protection approach focuses on water resources giving a more complete understanding of overall conditions in an area and the problems that affect those conditions.
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Proposal for Enhancing Security Advances   Water Engineering & Management January 2002   Robert Gray
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Chlorine Residual Boosting in Distribution Water   Water Engineering & Management January 2002   Shin-ichi Tokuno
When it comes to the methods to increase, or boost, the low level of disinfectant in distribution water, information is scarce
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Are We a Target for Terrorism? One Small Community’s Efforts at Prevention   Water Engineering & Management January 2002
The security measures for Community Water System are based on the established credo "detect, delay and respond."
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Pump Changeout Stops Fouling, Saves Energy   Water Engineering & Management January 2002
The pumps at the Stony Brook Lift Station in Suffolk County, N.Y. used to clog so often that crews anticipated an event as part of their weekly routine.
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Biofilm Elements Treat Colorado Town   Water Engineering & Management January 2002
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TRANSPORTATION SECURITY   Roads & Bridges December 2001   Bill Wilson
The threat of using vehicles for terrorism has the transportation inductry on edge.

The Right Time for Bottled Water, POU   Water Quality Products December 2001   Wendi Hope King
Although in October, the IBWA had seen only a slight increase in sales overall since the attacks, individual companies have reported increased sales since Sept. 11. This partly is due to bottled water being named as one of the must-have items in case of further terrorism.
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Beyond the Hype of CRM   Water Quality Products December 2001   Lorraine Keating, Prism Visual Software
For water treatment companies, automated Customer Relationship Management (CRM) software is a necessity for becoming a successful, well-organized and customer satisfying business. CRM software integrates daily business routines inside the office and on the road and takes care of repetitive and organizational tasks reliably and consistently. So look for the right CRM software product to get beyond the CRM hype into the down-to-earth improvement of your daily operational challenges.
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Thinking Outside the Box   Water Quality Products December 2001   Carl Davidson
This article is a salute to those who think outside the box and an invitation to us all to try the unusual and unique to see if it helps us differentiate our company in the marketplace.
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Bioterrorism May Pose Threat to Water Supplies   Water Quality Products December 2001   Wendi Hope King
If our water supplies actually do come under attack, the question remains: Is there any way for consumers to protect themselves? Unfortunately, it seems to be too early to tell, yet some companies are beginning to emerge with products that may be the answer.
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Promoting Your Headline News   Water Quality Products December 2001   G.A. "Andy" Marken, Marken Communications, Inc,
Properly writing news releases and submitting them according to an editor’s needs will help get you published and will enhance your business, large or small.
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Threat of Water Supply Bioterrorism: Who Will It Impact?   Water & Wastes Digest December 2001   Nikolai Pitchforth, Research Analyst, Environmental Group, U.S.
The tragic events of September 11th highlighted America’s vulnerability to terrorism and spurred an unprecedented domestic security response. Water treatment facilities were identified almost immediately as a potential target for further attacks and were urged by the FBI to implement security measures, most of which are still in place.

WIC Provides Perfect Forum for Professionals   Water Quality Products November 2001   Wendi Hope King
WQP is striving to bring you even more of what you want ... practical and comprehensive resources available to you every single day.
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POU Options for Arsenic   Water Quality Products November 2001
The topic of arsenic has received a lot of press coverage this year, ever since the Bush administration halted the EPA’s newly issued maximum contaminant level (MCL) of 10 parts per billion (ppb). Since then, the MCL was reinstated back to 50 ppb and further discussions and studies have continued. This article will discuss some of these updates.
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Winning Websites   Water Quality Products November 2001   By Walt Denny, Walt Denny, Inc.
If optimally designed, your website can be a powerful customer magnet or, if it is not, a sure-fire customer repellent.
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Can Technology Help You Sell More? Part 2   Water Quality Products November 2001   By Carl Davidson
Last month, I discussed a few ideas on tossing your selling techniques into the new century by utilizing available technologies. This month lists a few more selling ideas that have proved themselves worthy of a salesman’s efforts.
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Washington News   Water Engineering & Management November 2001   By Robert Gray
Protection of water-supply systems has become a high priority as officials at all levels of government consider possible scenarios for future terrorist attacks on this country.
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Small Town Finds Big Technology Affordable   Water Engineering & Management November 2001   By Mary Turner
Rapid changes in technology make it vital for small utilities such as Wrightstown to update their systems. IPMC software components make it easy to update, integrate and expand the applications. Non-proprietary software helps ensure that data will be available and usable with existing or future system software. Data preservation in an open architecture format allows for data migration to other software applications as may be required when working with an engineering consultant.
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Feasibility Study Proposes Inflatable Dam   Water Engineering & Management November 2001   By Garnet Daus
>The Wyoming Valley (Pa.) Inflatable Dam Feasibility Study recently received a National Honor Award in the studies, research and consulting engineering services category at the ACEC Engineering Excellence Awards Competition. The annual event celebrates engineering achievements that demonstrate the highest degree of merit and ingenuity.
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Coping with Resistance to Copper/Silver Disinfection   Water Engineering & Management November 2001   By W. Craig Meyer
Numerous facilities have invested in copper/silver disinfection systems to address the limits of traditional water treatment methods. It seems likely that, as bacterial populations develop resistance, many of these systems will become less effective through time.
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Process Effectively Strips Hydrogen Sulfide Gas from Wastewater   Water Engineering & Management November 2001
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Plastic Pipe Used in RO Project Provides Residents with Clean Water   Water Engineering & Management November 2001
A competitive price won the attention of a Texas engineering firm to high density polyethylene (HDPE) pipe. However, good performance won its loyalty.
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Pretreatment System Reduces Pollutants in Rendering Facilities   Water Engineering & Management November 2001
The rendering industry contributes tremendously to efforts to maintain a clean and healthful environment and prevent a waste disposal problem by turning this otherwise unusable material into usable commodities. The CAF system has been successful at numerous rendering facilities.
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Utilities Rethink Failing Maintenance Strategies   Water Engineering & Management November 2001
To ensure utilities achieve Quality of Service (QoS) targets in a cost-effective manner, Convergent Europe’s asset performance team has developed a unique reliability centered maintenance (RCM) practice designed to support utilities in transforming the effectiveness of asset management programs.
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INNOVATIONS IN TECHNOLOGY   Roads & Bridges November 2001   Krishna Verma
Heat-straightening hits the mark

Working for keeps   Roads & Bridges November 2001   Allen G. Davis
To save or not to save is often the question facing owners of historic reinforced concrete bridges built in the first half of the 20th century. For decades, most have been subjected to much heavier traffic than their original designers ever imagined, not to mention the wear and tear of weather and deicing salts.

FHWA invests in high-tech bridges   Roads & Bridges November 2001   John M. Hooks
FHWA program looks to use innovative materials to improve service life and reduce service cost for bridges.

Watching paint dry   Roads & Bridges November 2001   Barry Couts
Why bother to pay for certified independent inspection of bridge painting projects when the contractor offers to provide inspectors at no additional charge?

Stop chipping away   Roads & Bridges November 2001   Richard Yach
Crews work to remove paint as part of a $25 million rehab bridge project in New Orleans

Ozone for Bottled Water   Water Quality Products October 2001   Andrew Zaske and Aaron Edland, Osmonics, Inc.
The proliferation of bottled beverages worldwide and an increased awareness of consumer health issues have beverage suppliers rethinking how to keep their liquids safe for consumption.
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In Need of an Economy Upswing   Water Quality Products October 2001   G.A. Marken, Marken Communications, Inc.
Historically, the economy improves only when people are convinced that it is improving. Apparently, the Bush Administration hasn’t been all that convincing because the economy isn’t steadily improving. At least, not according to corporate managers and, most importantly, not according to consumers.
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Can Technology Help You Sell More?   Water Quality Products October 2001   Carl Davidson
Many of us went into sales because we were good with people and bad with paper work. As a result, many of us have shied away from changing technology during the last few decades.
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Be Prepared   Water Engineering & Management October 2001   Bill Swichtenberg
While nothing is really safe from terrorists, the water/wastewater industry has been studying these issues to prevent such actions.
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Judicial Equities Override Filtration Requirement   Water Engineering & Management October 2001   Dan Kucera
A recent federal court decision may have created an opportunity for relief from United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) rules that impose costs that substantially exceed benefits.
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Biofouling in Raw Water Supply Wells and Its Impact   Water Engineering & Management October 2001   Frederick Bloetscher, P.E., Gerhardt M. Witt, P.G. and Robert E. Fergan, P.E.
As membrane systems become more prominent in the treatment of well water supplies, more care must be taken to review the effects of microbiological contamination.
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Meeting the Challenge: Revitalizing the Las Vegas Wash   Water Engineering & Management October 2001
In response to growing concerns over water quality issues in the Wash, a committee has developed a comprehensive adaptive management plan to save this primary outlet for water flows.
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Onsite Wastewater Treatment: A Technological and Management Revolution - Part 2   Water Engineering & Management October 2001   Stephen P. Dix, P.E.
With the ability to design systems that include the option of reuse for irrigation or stormwater drainage, onsite management will be poised to provide total water management that protects the environment for the future.
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Primary Coagulant Aid Outperforms Alum, Slashes Operating Costs   Water Engineering & Management October 2001
At a water treatment plant in Cleveland a primary coagulant aid slashed the operating costs.
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Primary Coagulant Aid Outperforms Alum, Slashes Operating Costs   Water Engineering & Management October 2001
At a water treatment plant in Cleveland a primary coagulant aid slashed the operating costs.
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Headworks: Removing Inorganics and Preventing Wear   Water Engineering & Management October 2001   Kenny Oyler
This article details headworks designs and shows how the system fits into the scheme of the wastewater treatment process.
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Natural Bacteria Treat Pollution at Industrial Sites   Water Engineering & Management October 2001
An environmental consulting firm used bacteria found naturally in soil to treat toxic substances located in contaminated industrial sites.
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Microwave Propagation Helps Measure Sludge Density   Water Engineering & Management October 2001   John Hemphill
Measuring sludge density using microwave propagation can offer a high degree of accuracy even under the worst process conditions.
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Editorial Emphasis: Valves   Water & Wastes Digest October 2001
New Spring-loaded Check Valve Reduces Valve Failure Risk

Treatment Plant Cuts Hydrogen Sulfide Odor With Sodium Nitrite/Nitrate Blend   Water & Wastes Digest October 2001
The Johnstown, Penn., Wastewater Treatment Plant has found a simple and relatively inexpensive chemical solution to a chronic hydrogen sulfide odor problem.

INNOVATIONS IN TECHNOLOGY   Roads & Bridges October 2001   Lawrence H. Orcutt and Jim Sorenson
Protecting the investment

Problem Solver: Godwin Pump   Water & Wastes Digest September 2001
Innovative Pumping System Diverts 75 mgd Sewer Flow During Rehab Project In Puerto Rico

Products In Action: Sludge Equipment   Water & Wastes Digest September 2001   Flo Trend
Trailer-mounted System Spreads Digested Sludge In Texas

Products In Action: Sludge Equipment #2   Water & Wastes Digest September 2001   Red Valve
Pinch Valves Control Flow at Georgia Solids Treatment Process Plant

Automated Heat Drying System Produces Class A Biosolids, Aids Storage   Water & Wastes Digest September 2001   USFilter
he rainy winter months in Forest City, North Carolina, posed a major challenge for the city’s wastewater treatment plant. In addition to treating wastewater, the city also recycled and stored biosolids — a byproduct of the wastewater treatment process.

Editorial Emphasis: Wastewater Treatment   Water & Wastes Digest September 2001   Infiltrator Systems Inc.
Exfiltration System Uses Distribution Chambers To Protect Sensitive Lake Erie

On or Off   Water Engineering & Management September 2001   Bill Swichtenberg
Over the past 25 years, the onsite wastewater industry has developed many new treatment technologies that can achieve high-performance treatment on sites with size, soil, groundwater and landscape limitations that may preclude the installation of conventional systems.
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Controlling Nitrification in a Water Distribution System Using Sodium Chlorite   Water Engineering & Management September 2001   Thomas L. O’Connor, Bart Murphy and Dr. John T. O’Connor, P.E.
Engineers set out to discover whether the direct addition of sodium chlorite to a water stream might be an effective nitrification control process.
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Orbital Welding Meets the Deadline   Water Engineering & Management September 2001
Switching from conventional stick welding to orbital welding helped a piping project meet its deadlines after an increase in scope.
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City Develops Risk Management Plan   Water Engineering & Management September 2001
The objective of the RMP was to protect the environment from an accidental release of hazardous materials.
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Onsite Wastewater Treatment: A Technological and Management Revolution (Part 1)   Water Engineering & Management September 2001   Stephen P. Dix, P.E.
Significant developments in onsite water treatment has everyone in the industry working to keep up with the latest advances in septic system design, product innovations and management strategies.
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VSP Approach to Improve Customer Service   Water Engineering & Management September 2001
The District of Columbia Water and Sewer Authority (DC WASA) has entered a Vertical Service Provider (VSP) partnership with ORCOM to replace its current water billing system.
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Belt Filter Presses: Still a Cost-Effective Solution - Myth or Reality?   Water Engineering & Management September 2001   Glenn Curtis
When faced with upgrading or searching for alternative methods, the staff of one facility had to determine if their belt filter presses were still a cost-effective solution for their solids dewatering process.
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Have You Seen Your e-Business Plan Yet?   Water Engineering & Management September 2001   Melanie Rettie and Mo Rousso
A well-developed e-Business strategy will help implement fast, flexible and cost-effective business practices, propelling your utility to maximum revenue/profits.
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INNOVATIONS IN TECHNOLOGY   Roads & Bridges September 2001   Jim Sorenson
Acceleration creates rapid reward

Snow in August   Roads & Bridges September 2001   Allen Zeyher
APWA subcommittee?s new chair talks about levels of service, automated anti-icing and AVL

Believing in a heaven   Roads & Bridges September 2001   Robert Newman
VDOT, HNTB Corp. work together to subdue "The Interchange from Hell"

Testing Bottled Water   Water Quality Products September 2001   Barbara L. Marteney and Kristin Safran, National Testing Laboratories
One of the most important (and sometimes the most complex) area of the bottled water business is compliance with federal, state and industry regulations. As the EPA continues to evaluate contaminants in drinking water for regulation under the Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA), the FDA must review these regulations for their suitability for bottled water.
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Facts Get in the Way of Winning Customers, Marketshare   Water Quality Products September 2001   G.A. "Andy" Marken, Marken Communications, Inc.
Despite leading market research firms that show solid marketing has a cumulative effect, management often views the marketing budget as an expense rather than an investment. It?s time for managers to nail down marketing plans.
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Controlling Mechanisms of Contaminant Ion Leakage in Condensate Polishing Systems   Water Quality Products September 2001   Stephen W. Najmy, The Dow Chemical Co.
Extracting the maximum benefit from condensate polishing systems continues to be a top priority among many electric utility plants. With cost reduction pressures and increasing water quality standards, owners and operators continue to evaluate the resin handling procedures that affect corrosion product transport and contaminant ion impurity levels.
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Water Tests Protect Customers from Guilty Parties   Water Quality Products September 2001   Wendi Hope King, WQP Staff
Despite the regulations set for treatment plants, the general public will find itself focusing on the negative and seeking additional treatment from our industry. This spells opportunity for water treatment dealers to illustrate how their services can benefit the public.
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Editorial Emphasis: Instrumentation   Water & Wastes Digest August 2001   Burkert
Connection of Sensors to Valves Is Chemical Plant’s Formula for Total Quality

The State of Regulations   Water Quality Products August 2001   By Wendi Hope King
As the POU/POE water treatment industry progresses to new levels and meets new challenges, issues regarding regulations and standards continually arise. As the industry waits for the EPA and U.S. government to finalize regulations, the industry is forced to ride out the MCL changes, rule withdrawals and estimated costs that each proposal brings. Listed here is a review of regulation changes the industry has seen in the last year and a brief look at which ones to watch for in the future.
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Keeping Your Company Afloat   Water Quality Products August 2001   Wendi Hope King
Once again I have the opportunity to take a good look at companies in the industry and receive a clear picture of all of the changes and consolidation that have taken place throughout the past year.
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August 2001 Editor's Desk   Water Engineering & Management August 2001   Bill Swichtenberg
Water Matters! was the slogan of a rally dedicated to communicating the importance of safe and clean drinking water and securing support for promoting water issues with government leaders.
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August 2001 Legal Stream   Water Engineering & Management August 2001   Dan Kucera
Many people are predicting that the biggest battle over resources, both in the United States and worldwide, in the next 25 to 50 years will be over water, not oil or energy.
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Upgrading Well Water Disinfection Systems   Water Engineering & Management August 2001   Randy Walsh
Disinfection systems treat one city's groundwater supply, allowing the city's aquifers to meet EPA and local water quality regulations.
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Evaluation of the Use of Crushed Recycled Glass as a Filter Medium: Part 2   Water Engineering & Management August 2001   Richard W. Elliott, P.E.
Performance studies show that crushed recycled glass can provide capital and annual cost savings over traditional sand filter media.
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Waterproofing the Montsouris Reservoir: Using Hydraulic Binders and Nonwoven Geotextiles to End Leaks   Water Engineering & Management August 2001
Leakage problems have plagued the reservoir since it entered service.
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Pipeline Rehab Survives the Elements   Water Engineering & Management August 2001
Projects rarely are easy. However, throw in a remote site, steep siphon, a limited number of access points, harsh winter conditions and environmental concerns and you have a daunting project.
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Non-Discharge Lagoon/ET Wetland Technology for Small Wastewater Treatmnet Facilities   Water Engineering & Management August 2001   William Li, P.E.
A non-discharge wetland system can help small wastewater facilities avoid the burdensome regulatory monitoring compliance and record keeping required for a discharge system.
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Technological Improvements for the Aerobic Digestion of Sludge   Water Engineering & Management August 2001   Izrail S. Turovskiy, D. Sc.
Aerobic digestion of low concentrated activated sludge with the heating of digested sludge can produce biosolids that meet 503 Class A sludge regulations.
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INNOVATIONS IN TECHNOLOGY   Roads & Bridges August 2001   Charlie Churilla
An investment in the future

Know what you're digging into   Roads & Bridges August 2001   Steve Wendland, P.E.
Geotechnical subsurface analysis for bridge projects could help prevent future disasters

Polyethylene Pipe Chosen for Delicate Northwest Estuary/Aquarium   Water & Wastes Digest July 2001
Two plants separated by Oregon's Yaquina Bay needed to be connected with two separate pipelines: one line to bring raw sewage to the new plant and one line to carry the finished refuse back to the old plant.
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New Water Meter Thrives in Harsh Environment   Water & Wastes Digest July 2001
The Nevada desert: grit, dust, blazing hot sun by day and ground frosts by night. Just the place to stake out a water meter in an open pit and see how long it can last. That is what happened to a new SmartMeter -- with some revealing results.
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New Pumping System Helps Conserve Water, Energy for Utah Conservation District   Water & Wastes Digest July 2001
The Ogden, Utah, area sought more cost effective and energy efficient ways to optimize and conserve its natural resources.
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Using Variable Frequency Drives for Sewage Lift Stations   Water & Wastes Digest July 2001
High in the Pocono Mountains of Eastern Pennsylvania, the small town of Tobyhanna was in need of a high head, small flow sewage lift pump.
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Coatings Repair 20-year-old Pump, Save Replacement Costs   Water & Wastes Digest July 2001
When one of four circulating water pumps at the Potomac Electric Power Company (PEPCO) Chalk Point Generating Station began to leak, engineers began to worry.
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INNOVATIONS IN TECHNOLOGY   Roads & Bridges July 2001   Donald Jackson
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Ending the "administrivia" pursuit   Roads & Bridges July 2001   Roger A. Wentz
Association's plate full of real issues; focus is to advance roadway safety
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Safety comes out at night   Roads & Bridges July 2001   James S. Baron
ATSSA's newest video, "Night Lights," shows how it all glows
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The place to be   Roads & Bridges July 2001   Bill Wilson
Kathi Holst finds herself in natural surroundings as ATSSA's president-elect
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Meeting halfway   Roads & Bridges July 2001   James S. Baron
The Gateway to the West provides setting for ATSSA midyear event
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Passing inspections   Roads & Bridges July 2001   James E. Bryden, P.E. and Laurel B. Andrew, P.E.
NYSDOT drives through work zones with pen in hand
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Teenage car use   Roads & Bridges July 2001   Nikiforos Stamatiadis
Studies try to break down reasons behind adolescent crashes
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Teams lack equipment managers   Roads & Bridges July 2001   Joseph L. Walker
ISEA survey reveals that employers are soft on the use of personal protective equipment
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From Dams to Beans   Water Engineering & Management July 2001   Bill Swichtenberg
The Milagro Beanfield War by John Treadwell Nichols and later a movie directed by Robert Redford is a humorous look at a fictional little town in New Mexico. The main character (Joe Mondragon), a lifelong no good, troublemaking resident of Milagro, starts the "war" by irrigating his father’s old beanfield against the wishes of the rich developer and water rights owner.
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Company Produces Pipeline in Record Time   Water Engineering & Management July 2001
On March 9, 2000, a 27*-diameter petroleum pipeline ruptured near Caddo Creek in East Texas. This creek is a source of water for Lake Tawakoni, a major water supply for Dallas Water Utilities and nine other water suppliers in Texas. Some 600,000 gallons of reformulated gasoline were spilled into the creek.
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Evaluation of the Use of Crushed Recycled Glass as a Filter Medium: Part 1   Water Engineering & Management July 2001   Richard W. Elliott, P.E.
When compared with traditional sand filter media, crushed recycled glass can provide significant capital and annual cost savings.
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Growing City Lets Model Take Guesswork Out of Sewer Planning   Water Engineering & Management July 2001
Enormous growth in population and industry has placed major challenges on one city’s infrastructure planning operations. An existing GIS system helped with the development of a graphical hydraulic model for the sewers, discovering problem areas and saving the city money on unnecessary upgrades.
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How to Remove Emulsified Oil from Wastewater with Organoclays   Water Engineering & Management July 2001   George R. Alther
This article defines what organoclays are and details how they are being used to remove oil and grease from wastewater.
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New Technology Desalinates Sea Water at 80 Percent Less Cost than Current Methods   Water Engineering & Management July 2001
Demand for a cheaper way to transform saltwater into fresh has spurred the development of a new technology by AquaSonics International, Inc., the Rapid Spray Distillation (RSD) process, that desalinates water at a fraction of the cost of current methods.
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INNOVATIONS IN TECHNOLOGY   Roads & Bridges June 2001   King Gee
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Commercial, Industrial Ultraviolet Systems   Water Quality Products June 2001   Adam Donnellan
In past articles, we discussed the benefits of ultraviolet (UV) disinfection as well as the many available options. In this article, we will focus on the available technologies and provide an overview of how these technologies are being applied in commercial and industrial applications.
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Breaking Through the Financial Barrier   Water Quality Products June 2001   G.A. "Andy" Marken
As you drive along Highway 101 in California?s Santa Clara Valley, Route 128 near Boston, the Beltway around Washington D.C., the Carolina?s Silicon Triangle, Washington State?s Silicon Forest or nearly anywhere across the country, you almost can see the parched bones of entrepreneurial ideas that have died and been cast aside. They lie next to now healthy giants and soon-to-be-successful product and service organizations.
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Packing and Positioning   Water Quality Products June 2001   Carl Davidson
There are two pillars to success in our industry that some salespeople overlook. They make a big difference to sales and profits and deserve some study. They are what separates the big earners from the not-so-big earners.
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INNOVATIONS IN TECHNOLOGY   Roads & Bridges May 2001   Bill Fitzgerald

Unmasking the problem   Roads & Bridges May 2001   David S. Klen
BP Amoco cleans industry with low fuming asphalt
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Cross that bridge in June   Roads & Bridges May 2001   Bill Wilson
IBC in Pittsburgh looks back at the 20th century, moves forward into the 21st
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Billing as an Outsource   Water Engineering & Management May 2001   Larry Myers
Natural gas deregulation in Georgia showed marketers the value of outsourcing their billing. This same lesson was learned years earlier by the telecommunications industry. When deregulation for the telecommunications industry became effective, companies quickly realized the need to focus on their core businesses if they wanted to stay competitive. Outsourcing became a sensible way to increase efficiency and cut costs in areas inconsistent with the core business. The smart businesses opted to do what they do best and leave the rest to the experts. These opportunities also are available to the water and wastewater industry.
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Allocating Capital Risk   Water Engineering & Management May 2001   Dan Elias, Esq.
Shifting municipal responsibilities from the public to private sector may sound like a good idea in today’s competitive market, but without a fair and balanced relationship, privatized utilities are destined to fail.

Design-Build Model Helps Home Developer Meet Demands    Water Engineering & Management May 2001
Forty miles west of Chicago in a growing urban area, the village of Huntley is dealing with a typical growth issue. The problem is providing high-quality water and wastewater utilities to an ever-growing community quickly and cost-effectively.

Long-Term Settlement of a Large Water Standpipe   Water Engineering & Management May 2001   Steven Law and John Kasprzak
When tank settlement is anticipated, certain precautions must be taken to assure that the tank settles properly.
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Flexible Monitoring System Helps Ohio Company Meet Daily EPA Measurement Requirements   Water & Wastes Digest May 2001
An Ohio utility company provides water plant operator services to facilities throughout the state, including several very large travel center operations. Daily monitoring became time consuming and costly, so they sought a more efficient solution by investigating plant monitoring systems.
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Wastewater Impoundment Converted To Process Tank At Georgia Chemical Company   Water & Wastes Digest May 2001
Fisher Tank Company of Chester, Pa., has placed a leakproof steel liner into a 260-ft.-diameter, 14-ft.-deep wastewater treatment facility at the caprolactam production plant of DSM Chemicals North America, Inc., near Augusta, Georgia.
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Storage Tanks Insulated with Urethane Foam Increase Energy Efficiency   Water & Wastes Digest May 2001
A spray-applied coating and insulation system to protect anhydrous ammonia fertilizer tanks from temperature variations has been useful at beverage, fertilizer and chemical facilities worldwide.
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Duty Calls For Local Awareness   Water Quality Products May 2001   Wendi Hope King
Editorial: May 6—12 is National Drinking Water Week (NDWW). It is our duty and opportunity as water professionals to make this week work for us by incorporating local companies, expertise and even the Water Quality Association (WQA) into NDWW.
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Web-Based and Wireless REVOLUTIONS   Water Quality Products May 2001   Lorraine Keating, Prism Visual Software
The media predicts that virtually all work as we know it soon will be Web-based and wireless. With the proliferation of PDAs and cell phones, and with their continually decreasing costs, this statement is hard to refute. An article published in Software Technology magazine stated that to characterize this new technology as a "revolution" is an understatement. Rather it is a "cataclysmic change."
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INNOVATIONS IN TECHNOLOGY   Roads & Bridges April 2001   Leif Wathne, P.E.

Funding Sources   Water Engineering & Management April 2001   Bill Swichtenberg
SRFs or WWIFAs where will the money for today’s water infrastructure come from?

Environmental Control Speeds Water Tank Project   Water Engineering & Management April 2001
Concerns about expenses, deadlines and the environment all came into play when the Helix Water District near San Diego, Calif., had to recoat a four-million-gallon water storage tank.

Bioaugmentation Solves Capacity, Efficiency and Compliance Issues   Water Engineering & Management April 2001
Weary of draining their budgets on increasing capacity or purchasing additional equipment and new chemical treatments, wastewater facility managers are turning to bioaugmentation.

Aeration Performance of Weirs - Part 2   Water Engineering & Management April 2001   Dr. Ahmet Baylar and Tamer Bagatur
The results of experiments of four types of weirs showed that drop height is the most important factor influencing oxygen transfer efficiency.

Desalination of Seawater Helps Meet Fresh Water Demand   Water Engineering & Management April 2001   J.L. Martin-Lagardette
Three French companies are meeting the water demands of large populations through the use of seawater desalination.
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Modern Water Conditions in the Northwest Part of Ukraine: An Analysis   Water Engineering & Management April 2001   Victor Moshynsky
In Ukraine, the monitoring of superficial waters is carried out by the state. this ecological monitoring is the main source of objective information on the condition of waters and territories.

Verification Testing: The First Step to Clean Water   Water Engineering & Management April 2001   Gene C. Koontz, P.E., and Andrea L. Santa
Who is testing manufacturers’ purification systems and equipment? This article describes EPA’s Environmental Technology Verification Program.

Pending SSO Regulations - What Can Be Expected from the Proposed CMOM Legislation?   Water Engineering & Management April 2001   Robert E. Bell, Jr., PE and Maggie L. Powell, E.I.T.
Collection system owners beware: New SSO regulations are right around the corner.
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Self-performed Dewatering Enhances California Sewer Line Project   Water & Wastes Digest April 2001
After years of relying on specialty subcontractors to dewater their deep ditch projects, Jaeger Construction, Inc. self-performed the work on the North Davis Sanitary Sewer Trunkline Project for the city of Salinas, California.
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New Cartridge-type D.O. Sensor Saves Time, Money   Water & Wastes Digest April 2001   By Jim Klauer
To address the inherent measurement problems of electrode contamination, electrolyte depletion, and membrane coating, GLI International, Inc. has introduced a dissolved oxygen sensor featuring a replaceable membrane cartridge.
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Insertable Electromagnetic Flowmeter Solves Difficult Piping Problem   Water & Wastes Digest April 2001
A difficult piping arrangement that included limited distance between the metering site and pipe fittings posed a dilemma for the engineering staff at a city of Frederick, Maryland, raw water pumping station.
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E-Business   Water Quality Products April 2001   Dale B. Langefels, Crane Environmental
With so many water treatment technologies and ways to apply them, a major challenge to our industry is to develop online configurators that allow the user to select and order a system that best fits his specific needs.
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Top 12 Things We All Do That Kill the Close   Water Quality Products April 2001   Carl Davidson
Sometimes we are so close to the sale we can taste it until we do something that kills it in its tracks. To prevent us all from doing this, here are the top 12 things we all do sometimes to kill the sale.
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Pumping Up Big John   Water Quality Products April 2001   Metropolitan Industries
The John Hancock building, located on Chicago’s Magnificent Mile, needed to revamp its entire pumping and reservoir system without shutting off water to the building’s residents.
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A Leading Team   Water Quality Products March 2001   Wendi Hope King, WQP Staff
After nine months of silence, the Osmonics team emerges renewed and ready for a future full of success.
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Fleet & Distribution Outsourcing   Water Quality Products March 2001   Ralph K.F. Stockmayer, Penske Truck Leasing
There are many details to learn when outsourcing your vehicles. Discover how outsourcing can be the answer for you.
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The Crisis Counselor   Water Quality Products March 2001   G.A. Marken
Business trips give you an excellent chance to catch up on your reading since you’re isolated on a plane for two to three hours. So there was no better time to review Jeff Caponigro’s, The Crisis Counselor (Contemporary Books), a guide to managing business crises, than the round-trip flight from San Francisco to New York.
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Volatile Organic Chemicals in Drinking Water   Water Quality Products March 2001   Marianne R. Metzger and Tami E. Castelli, National Testing Laboratories, Ltd.
When addressing water treatment needs, the average person usually wants to remedy his water of items that cause laundry stains, unpleasant "egg-like" or musty odors and buildup on pipes and fixtures. While the contaminants that cause these problems certainly present legitimate reasons for treatment, it is the "silent" contaminants in our drinking water that cause the most problems with everyday health.
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Oxidizing Arsenic III to Arsenic V for Better Removal   Water Quality Products March 2001   Dr. Dennis Clifford and Ganesh Ghurye, University of Houston
On June 22, 2000, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) proposed lowering the maximum contaminant level (MCL) for arsenic from 50 down to 5 micrograms/L (Federal Register, 2000).
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I've Never Met a Rich Sharecropper   Water Quality Products March 2001   Carl Davidson
Sharecroppers are poor tenant farmers. They farm the land for the owner in exchange for a share of or percentage of the crops they produce for the owner. They do what they are told and have no land to farm themselves.
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March 2001 Editor’s Desk   Water Engineering & Management March 2001   Bill Swichtenberg
Living in the Midwest and being a "winter hater," I decided to get away to play some golf a couple of weeks ago. The Sunshine State of Florida sounded like the perfect prescription for my winter blues.

Fuel Cell Uses Methane to Power Plant   Water Engineering & Management March 2001
The City of Portland, Ore., has installed a 200-kilowatt fuel cell in its wastewater treatment plant that uses methane produced by the plant to generate power to run the plant, thus reducing the purchase of electricity from power stations.
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Tide Rising for U.S. Water Stocks   Water Engineering & Management March 2001   Robert Anfuso
While the WaterInvestments.com Water Industry Index (WIWI)* showed only a fractional gain of 1 percent for the 12-month cycle ending January 2, 2001, the month of December proved to be a bounce-back period for water stocks as the WIWI rose nearly 9 percent.

Fire and Flooding in Los Alamos: Pipe Ramming Provides a Solution   Water Engineering & Management March 2001   Jim Schill
The Cerro Grande fire ravaged the Los Alamos, N.M., landscape in May of 2000. In addition to threatening the world famous Los Alamos National Laboratory, the firestorm consumed more than 47,650 acres of forest and left more than 400 families homeless. However, almost as soon as the fire was contained a new threat arose: flooding.
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French Firms Create Better Ways of Monitoring and Controlling Drinking Water Quality   Water Engineering & Management March 2001
"We may not have any oil, but we have ideas!" This saying, common in France after the first oil shock in the 1970s and 1980s, has been transformed into tangible reality, particularly in the field of analysis and automation in the water industry.

Riding the Tides to Information Integration and Improved Performance   Water Engineering & Management March 2001   Paul Borzo
San Diego Water has taken a giant technological leap forward. It has gone from a 15-year-old monitoring system operating with tone telemetry on leased lines to a state-of-the-art supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA) system that integrates numerous technology systems throughout the enterprise.
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Aeration Performance of Weirs - Part 1   Water Engineering & Management March 2001   Dr. Ahmet Baylar and Tamer Bagatur
Oxygen is vital to the life cycle common to water. It is essential to keep organisms living, to sustain species reproduction and for the development of populations. Oxygen is soluble in water in direct proportion to the partial pressure in the gas phase, while solubility decreases as temperature increases. Salt water holds less oxygen than fresh water. Oxygen enters the water by absorption directly from the atmosphere or by plant photosynthesis. It is removed by respiration of organisms and by organic decomposition. During respiration and decomposition, animals and plants consume dissolved oxygen and liberate carbon dioxide.

Old Water Line Meets New Technology   Water Engineering & Management March 2001   Tom Gigliotti
The City of Pittsburgh is in the process of a renaissance. Builders must raze the old to make way for the new. In the spring of 1997, the City of Pittsburgh imploded an old building in the center of the downtown shopping district and built the new Lazarus department store. The store’s main entrance is located on 5th Avenue, Pittsburgh’s main retail street. Oliver Avenue, the street adjacent to the new building, is the location of the main water line feeding the new building as well as several adjoining structures.

Pipe Installed Under LAX Runways, Terminals with No Service Disruptions   Water & Wastes Digest March 2001   WWD Staff
The challenge was to rehabilitate a 2.5 mile sewer running under one of the busiest airports in the world without interrupting flight operations or vehicular traffic. The site was Los Angeles International Airport (LAX).
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INNOVATIONS IN TECHNOLOGY   Roads & Bridges March 2001   John Hooks

TRIP TALK   Roads & Bridges March 2001   Will Wilkins
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THE WORK ZONE   Roads & Bridges March 2001   James S. Baron

Arsenic   Water Quality Products February 2001   Jane Wilson, NSF International
On June 22, 2000, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced a proposed rule that would lower the current national primary drinking water standard for arsenic.
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We Ought to Be Committed   Water Quality Products February 2001   Carl Davidson
We ought to be committed. No, that isn’t a comment on our mental stability but rather a comment addressing the fact that we ought to be totally committed to success if we intend to achieve it.
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Why Shouldn’t We Rebed This Ion Exchange Unit?   Water Quality Products February 2001   William J. Koebel, ResinTech, Inc.
When approaching a rebed of an ion exchange unit it is important to determine if it is the best course of action, how you will remove the resin from the vessel and your plan to load the new resin.
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The Stormwater Challenge   Water Quality Products February 2001   Greg Gilles, Apyron Technologies, Inc.
Apyron Technologies, Inc., a material synthesis company in Atlanta, and Keystone Environmental, an environmental engineering consulting company in Vancouver, B.C., recently worked together to launch an arsenic remediation project for J.H. Baxter, one of the nation’s leading wood preservation companies.
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Unique Dewatering Method Minimizes Handling   Water & Wastes Digest February 2001   Edited by WWD staff
Throughout the 70s and 80s, a dramatic evolution took place in the area of environmental regulations. In the midst of these rapidly changing government mandates, numerous technological advancements were made, as business and industry raced to keep in compliance. One such technology was "dewatering."
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Data Acquisition, Legacy Systems and Your Intranet   Water & Wastes Digest February 2001   By Fred Noble
There are lots of parallels between the events of November 2000 and the events that take place in any factory or municipality that runs a process or monitors its effluent. The technology exists to achieve the much-talked-about six sigma (3.4 errors per million events) levels of measurement quality or process integrity. But antiquated legacy systems keep getting in the way. And, as is the case on the American political scene, it just is not that easy to replace those old methods of measuring things.

Municipal Plant Upgrades Wastewater Treatment With New Magnetic Flowmeters   Water & Wastes Digest February 2001
Wisconsin's Madison Metropolitan Sewerage District needed to replace its aging electromagnetic flowmeters at 32 points in its Nine Springs Wastewater Treatment Plant. After carefully weighing its options, the district decided to purchase UniMag magmeters from Isco, Inc.
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Innovative Odor Control -- A Good Neighbor Program   Water & Wastes Digest February 2001
The Water and Wastewater Utility Department of the city of Austin, Texas, manages the operation of a regional sludge processing facility where they faced an odor problem. Working with a consultant, they purchased a fixed bed, iron oxide based odor control system from The SulfaTreat Company.
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INNOVATIONS IN TECHNOLOGY   Roads & Bridges February 2001   Phillip Ditzler

Wanting to be noticed   Roads & Bridges February 2001   Ann E. Weaver

Meet the New Boss   Water Engineering & Management February 2001   Bill Swichtenberg
With the election finally being over, President-elect George W. Bush has named New Jersey Governor Christine Todd Whitman to head the Environmental Protection Agency (pending Senate approval).

Do SDWA Public Notice and CCR Rules Preempt State Common Law Claims?   Water Engineering & Management February 2001   Dan Kucera
The federal Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA) requires that public water systems give public notice of any failure to comply with maximum contaminant levels or treatment technique requirements of a national primary drinking water regulation.
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Packed-Bed Ion Exchange Trains Create Water Treatment Efficiency   Water Engineering & Management February 2001
Packed-bed ion exchange trains in a new demineralized (DI) water treatment system at the OxyVinyls, LP-managed multi-plant site in Pasadena, Texas, have keyed a dramatic gain in treatment efficiency for both boiler feed and process water.

Hollywood Stays Green Using Underground Water Tanks   Water Engineering & Management February 2001
When you literally cannot move mountains, you must figure out a way to work around them.

Trends in Sewer Overflow Management   Water Engineering & Management February 2001   Hubert Fleming, Ph.D., and David Slack
In this era of environmental stewardship, large cities and counties are faced with increasing pressure not only to deliver safe potable water supplies but also to treat combined and stormwater flows.
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Managing Discontinuous Change in the Water Industry: Part 2   Water Engineering & Management February 2001   O. Mark Marcussen
Structure plays an important role in the pursuit of excellence in executing selected activities. In most industries there are three types of players: the Innovators, the Imitators and the Inheritors.
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Waterborne Coatings for Water and Wastewater Treatment Plants: Part 2   Water Engineering & Management February 2001   Tony Ippoliti
Waterborne acrylic coatings are available in single-component formulations that offer good durability, exceptional resistance to UV light and long-term flexibility.

Privatize Without a Contract   Water Engineering & Management February 2001   Don Renner
The manner in which your plant performs its function and operation as well as the physical appearance of the plant and personnel often are perceived differently by the public and administrative leaders of the community than by the operating personnel.
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Centrifuge Helps Filter Water and Process Fluids Automatically   Water Engineering & Management February 2001
Customers’ calls documenting the ability to remove solids that build up in their water in their production and processing plants continue to confirm for Jeffery Beattey, president of Midwest Engineered Products Corp., an original equipment manufacturer based in Indianapolis, Ind., that his recent invention of a new centrifuge for fluid filtration was just in time.
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Hard liner   Roads & Bridges January 2001

Traffic Safety: Looking beyond 2001   Roads & Bridges January 2001   James S. Baron
ATSSA's annual convention and Traffic Expo helps carry traffic safety measures well into the future
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INNOVATIONS IN TECHNOLOGY   Roads & Bridges January 2001   Jose Garcia, P.E.

Ohio Wastewater Treatment Plant Installs Covers On Sludge Digester Tanks   Water & Wastes Digest January 2001
Attempting to maintain aerobic conditions in two large, municipal thickened sludge digesters created problems in an Ohio community. High aeration rates caused splashing out of the digesters, while lowering the aeration rates to reduce the splashing created additional odors.
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Ammonia, Nitrate and Phosphate: Not Just for Effluent Monitoring   Water & Wastes Digest January 2001
Many wastewater facilities have limits on the levels of ammonia, nitrate, and/or phosphate allowed in their discharges. These limits are getting more stringent at more facilities every year. As these limits are lowered, periodic sampling may not be sufficient to determine that the plant is truly in compliance, or operating as intended.
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Concrete Reclaim System Efficiently Recycles Slurry Water In California   Water & Wastes Digest January 2001
Harbor Ready Mix has brought into operation a prototype concrete reclamation system that not only recycles the sand and gravel from returned concrete but also the cementious solids and water. The operational merits of the system are applicable to all batch plants that need a cost-effective method to recycle returned concrete without prohibitive investment in new infrastructure.
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Guest Editorial: Federal Grant Program Merits Support of Wastewater Industry   Water Engineering & Management January 2001   Lamont W. Curtis, P.E., DEE
Federally mandated upgrades to wastewater collection systems and treatment plants that do not comply with clean water standards are placing a heavy financial burden on America's cities and counties.
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Jan. 2001 Industry Spillway   Water Engineering & Management January 2001   Robert G. Anfuso

At Work on Flow Measuring Devices   Water Engineering & Management January 2001
In the past, a pitot tube meter was used to profile the pipe and measure the flow at the two points. The valuable time required by divers to accomplish flow profiling on the gulf sea floor and less than satisfactory results led to a search for a better flowmeter.
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Products At Work: Company Lowers Operating Costs with Predictive Maintenance   Water Engineering & Management January 2001
When you have to ensure service to 4,000,000 customers, predictive maintenance is a must," said Michel Mercier, technical director of Syndicat des Eaux de I’Ile de France (SEDIF), the water treatment and distribution company serving major portions of Paris and suburbs.

Choosing the Right Disinfection Technology for a Municipal Drinking Water Plant - Part 2   Water Engineering & Management January 2001   Dr. Hubert Fleming and Wayne Huebner
These profiles of various disinfection processes can help managers decide which process is best suited for their treatment plant.
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Managing Discontinuous Change in the Water Industry: Part 1   Water Engineering & Management January 2001   O. Mark Marcussen
Managing during a pattern of change is one thing; dealing with unforseen changes is another. This article provides observations of how managers operate effectively in treacherous times.
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Water Quality Deterioration in Distribution Systems: Part 3   Water Engineering & Management January 2001   Thomas L. O’Connor and John T. O’Connor
This article summarizes studies directed at controlling microbial growths in distribution systems supplied by groundwaters containing ferrous ion and naturally occurring microbial nutrients.

Waterborne Coatings for Water and Wastewater Treatment Plants: Part 1   Water Engineering & Management January 2001   Tony Ippoliti
VOC regulations have spurred advances in the formation and use of waterborne coatings that provide abrasion, chemical and moisture resistance at prices competitive to conventional coatings.
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Comparison of Ultraviolet Pilot Trial with Full-Scale Operation   Water Engineering & Management January 2001   Ken Hartz, Ph.D., P.E. and Jeff Griffith
This article offers a method for comparing the results of a UV pilot system with a full-scale UV system.
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Remote Water Treatment Process System Benefits   Water Engineering & Management January 2001   Andy Harris
Conventional water treatment control systems often lack the ability to communicate all process parameters from a centralized location to the point of operation. Thus, standardized control of all the facilities within a water district is difficult. Process adjustments performed onsite may not conform to federal, state or municipal regulations for water quality control.
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Who Wants to Be a Millionaire?   Water Quality Products January 2001   Carl Davidson
As the beginning of a new year rolls around, I think "Who wants to be a millionaire?" is an appropriate question to ask.
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May Presented First SGC/WWEMA Humanitarian Award   Water Quality Products January 2001   WQP Staff
Larry May, executive vice president of USFilter’s Distribution Group in Thomasville, Ga., was awarded the first Scranton Gillette Communications (SGC)/Water and Wastewater Equipment Manufacturers Association (WWEMA) Humanitarian Award.
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International Business: The Business Card   Water Quality Products January 2001   Eric Aparnieks
Have you ever wondered why we carry business cards? If you ever stopped to think about it, they really are unique in many ways.

Basic Essentials   Water Quality Products January 2001   Adam Donnellan, Sunlight Systems
The benefits of ultraviolet (UV) light in destroying waterborne diseases are well established. This article (part one in a continuing series) will focus on explaining the basic terminology associated with the technology.
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But How Much Is It?   Water Quality Products January 2001   Carl Davidson
Could we get more of those people to allow us into their home for a demonstration? Here are a few tips from veterans of the phone wars.
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December 2000 Industry Spillway   Water Engineering & Management December 2000   Robert G. Anfuso

Great expectations   Roads & Bridges December 2000   Tim Gregorski
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INNOVATIONS IN TECHNOLOGY   Roads & Bridges December 2000   Ken Jacoby

1st Choice   Water Quality Products December 2000   G.A. Marken
Press releases are an important means of communication with a firm's many publics doesn't get the care and attention it deserves. In addition, poor, incomplete news releases and publicity practices insult a good editor's intelligence as well as do the firm more harm than good.

Manganese & Iron   Water Quality Products December 2000   Glenn Gruett
While the recipe for treating problem water can be a quick fix at times, it also can require trial and error on the part of a water specialist who may need to find the ideal combination of treatments to fix the problem.

Oh Yeah? Well, I Quit!   Water Quality Products December 2000   Carl Davidson
I was giving a seminar last week when one of the managers attending said, "You can’t tell people to work hard in this job market or they just quit." The other managers agreed.

Ultrafiltration   Water Quality Products December 2000   Mike Sadar
Ultrafiltration (UF) rapidly is becoming a common and practical method of preparing pure water that is free of particulate matter.
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E. Coli Awareness   Water Quality Products November 2000   Wendi Hope King
There are approximately 73,000 cases of E. coli annually in the United States, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. However, this infection is not just domestic but on a global scale.

Roundtable Discussion: E. coli (Escherichia coli)   Water Quality Products November 2000   Wendi Hope King
Recent outbreaks of E. coli have brought consumer’s attention to their drinking water. Understanding its source, regulations and prevention will be key to combating this waterborne illness.

Who Are You Most Like?   Water Quality Products November 2000   Carl Davidson
We have observed that great salespeople spend a lot of time examining their attitudes and habits and selling themselves everyday on the ones that lead to success. Success requires recharging and selling yourself everyday. Look at the chart and see which column best describes you.

INNOVATIONS IN TECHNOLOGY   Roads & Bridges November 2000   Peter Kopac
For future reference, use PRS

Drilled into their head   Roads & Bridges November 2000   Sybil E. Hatch, P.E.
Years of research has convinced state DOTs of the benefits of drilled shafts

Showing fancy foot work   Roads & Bridges November 2000   William Herndon
Impressive, precise maneuvers used to strengthen Golden Gate Bridge foundation

Fighting off bottom feeders   Roads & Bridges November 2000   Michael J. Ganas, P.E.
Three tests could help detect underwater bridge deterioration

Reconsideration of Hydrostatic Leakage Allowance Provided in AWWA C-600 Standard   Water Engineering & Management November 2000   H. Steven Kanofsky and John Kasprzak
A sanitary commission conducts tests that show that there is no reason why the maximum leakage allowance shouldn't be reduced by half.

Innovative Virginia WWTP Tries Cost-Effective Phased Isolation Ditches   Water Engineering & Management November 2000   Renee Winfree and Ronnie Tatum
One plant installed a continuous sequencing batch reactor to significantly increase plant efficiency while meeting regulatory limits.

Global Yet Local: An Interview with Andrew Seidel of Vivendi Water.   Water Engineering & Management November 2000   Bill Swichtenberg
President and COO of Vivendi Water North America talks about the company's mission.

Water Quality Deterioration in Distribution Systems: Part 2   Water Engineering & Management November 2000   Thomas L. O'Connor and John T. O'Connor
This article assesses the role of microorganisms in distribution main corrosion and tries to understand th sources of these microorganisms.

Failsafe SCADA System Monitors Distribution of Natural Gas and Water   Water Engineering & Management November 2000

Choosing the Right Disinfection Technology for a Municipal Drinking Water Plant - Part 1   Water Engineering & Management November 2000   Dr. Hubert Fleming and Wayne Huebner
Managers of water treatment plants must be able to choose the right disinfection system to bring their plants into compliance with government regulations.

City Converts Sludge to Biosolids for Reuse as a Soil Conditioner   Water Engineering & Management November 2000

An Overview of Ozone in Water, Wastewater Treatment   Water & Wastes Digest November 2000
There are more than 2,000 installations worldwide that use ozone to treat drinking water. Ozone is an effective disinfectant for treating municipal and industrial wastewater, enabling the end user to meet EPA pre-treatment standards.

Toledo Water Treatment Plant Switches to PC-based SCADA   Water & Wastes Digest November 2000
The Collins Park Water Treatment Facility at Toledo, Ohio, recently replaced its obsolete operator interface system with Windows NT-based OpenEnterprise software.

Tablet Chlorination System Provides Affordable Alternative to Liquid, Gas   Water & Wastes Digest November 2000

Water Reuse for Drought-proof Industrial Water Supply in San Diego   Water & Wastes Digest November 2000
A 200,000 gallon per day (gpd) advanced microfiltration system treats secondary wastewater effluent for reuse as process water for Toppan Electronics, Inc. in San Diego, Calif.

Shake, Rattle & Roll: Pipe Bursting Provides Seismic Upgrade Solution in California   Water Engineering & Management October 2000   Jim Schill
One water district recently utilized pneumatic pipe bursting to help complete a seismic upgrade and retrofit one of its key water mains.

Making Yankee Doodle Dandy: Ground Storage Reservoir Restoration   Water Engineering & Management October 2000   Dan Zienty
Fourteen entities came together to repair and restore a storage reservoir tank that was showing signs of advanced deterioration both inside and out.

Compound Costs of Instrument Inaccuracies   Water Engineering & Management October 2000   Tony Palmer
Inaccurate chemical analyzers can cost facilities much more in chemical waste per year than the cost of the analyzer itself.

Pumps Give Stormwater the Shaft   Water Engineering & Management October 2000
As part of an extensive scheme to further improve bathing water standards in the Brighton and Hove (England) area, a project for the diversion of stormwater is now in full operation.

Sanitary District Rises to the Challenge   Water Engineering & Management October 2000
To keep up with expanding community, one district was forced to more than double its wastewater treatment capacity.

Water Quality Deterioration in Distribution Systems: Part 1   Water Engineering & Management October 2000   Thomas L. O'Connor and John T. O;Connor
For more than a century, scientists have tried to develop solutions to water quality deterioration caused by microorganisms.

Caltrans has eyes to see   Roads & Bridges October 2000   Richard Hahn

INNOVATIONS IN TECHNOLOGY   Roads & Bridges October 2000   Paul Pisano

Is Water Monitoring Necessary for Quality Purposes? Applications Speak for Themselves   Water Quality Products October 2000   Crystal McGee and Bob Langie
By tradition, water quality monitoring has focused on compliance monitoring where the concentrations of a variety of chemical constituents are measured and those found are compared to water quality standards.

Innovative Market Expansion: The New Office Coffee Service Operation   Water Quality Products October 2000   Patrick Rolfes
In this time of competition, a new opportunity exists for bottled water suppliers: the addition of the office coffee service (OCS).

Promoting Company Image   Water Quality Products October 2000   Chantal Liu
With an ever increasingly competitive market, many water treatment industry suppliers and dealers are investing more into promoting their names and seeking the trust of the community and customers. What are some of the ways companies are doing this today?

Professional Certification: Get Current. Get Competitive. Get Certified!   Water Quality Products September 2000   Dr. Judith A. Grove
Today, many young people choose their jobs for the training and experience they can receive, not just for money.

The Business of Family   Water Quality Products September 2000   Mike Henning
A major predictable pitfall for business-owning families is their lack of policies that will eventually affect each family member in the present generation and for generations to come.

Winery: Equipment Stays Online With AQA Total   Water Quality Products September 2000   Bill Herrera
Recently, two AQA total 65 gpm Model 14000 DI-Polar water conditioners were installed at the Kendall Jackson winery in Soledad, Calif.

INNOVATIONS IN TECHNOLOGY   Roads & Bridges September 2000   Mark Swanlund

Abracadabra: Radio Survey Keeps SCADA Project on Schedule   Water Engineering & Management September 2000   Lawrence LeBeau
Radio communication was used to link remote locations spanning six counties and provide for a state-of-the-art SCADA system.

Lime Slurry Make-up Process Modeling Techniques   Water Engineering & Management September 2000   Steve Chen
A modeling technique can help simulate the make-up process, predict the boundary of inconsistent lime concentration and minimize the inconsistency.

Surge Suppression Protects Utility Authority   Water Engineering & Management September 2000
With its 34 water wells and 280 sewage lift stations, the Escambia County Utility Authority (ECUA) in Pensacola, Fla., is the largest water provider and wastewater manager for a population of about 85,000 in the Florida Panhandle. It also is extremely prone to lightning strikes.

Isopolyester Cover-Up Helps Keep Wastewater Plant Running   Water Engineering & Management September 2000
A Southern California treatment works needed to cover the influent of 40 million tons of sewage per day.

Balancing Act: Small Community Water Supplier Mulls Affordable Corrosion Control with Pleasing Aesthetics   Water Engineering & Management September 2000   Robert A. Leitch, P.E.
Elevated levels of iron and manganese were giving one community trouble, but a water softening system was able to alleviate these problems.

Updated Sewage System Gives Tourists a Lift   Water Engineering & Management September 2000   Cecil Coombs, P.E.
Sewage overflow caused by the influx of visitors during tourist season prompted one community to improve its collection and treatment system.

Optimizing the Water Business Enterprise   Water Engineering & Management September 2000   Terrance M. Brueck and Paul G. Cassidy
A value chain approach to running a water business can break down organizational barriers to improve performance throughout the enterprise.

Far-Reaching TMDL Policy Sets Stage for Conflict   Water Engineering & Management August 2000   Robert Gray
The Clinton administration has set the stage for a fight with Congress over one of the most far-reaching water-policy initiatives launched by the Environmental Protection Agency in many years.

Best Meter Management Practices for Water Utilities   Water Engineering & Management August 2000   Donald L. Schlenger, Ph.D.
Meter management practices directly affect a water utility’s competitive position in the marketplace. Not only does the meter serve as the "cash register" for the utility, but it also offers unique opportunities to improve productivity and enhance customer service.

Dairy Farmers Having Success Piping Animal Waste to Lagoons   Water Engineering & Management August 2000
Two dairy farmers have found similar success using animal waste lagoons to protect groundwater and cut overhead. For one of these farmers, recycling the herd’s waste has even led to another farm-based business.

Breathing New Life Into a Legacy SCADA System   Water Engineering & Management August 2000
When the Town of Derry in New Hampshire set out to upgrade its Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) system in the fall of 1999, it faced the challenge of adapting the new system to its existing remote telemetry units (RTUs).

From Eyesore to State-of-the-Art Facility: Pump Station Transformation   Water Engineering & Management August 2000   Roger Frauenfelder, P.E.
What was formerly a contaminated auto wrecking yard that twice caught fire and was an eyesore to the local community is being transformed into a state-of-the-art pump station. This transformation not only resolves critical infrastructure needs but also is aesthetically pleasing.

Legionella: Minimizing Risks   Water Engineering & Management August 2000   W. Craig Meyer
Legionellosis, the disease caused by Legionella spc., is common, though most people would guess it is extremely rare. Outbreaks of Legionellosis, defined as a cluster of three or more cases in a single locale, occur regularly in the United States and much of the developed world.

Hydrogen Sulfide Control in Wastewater Collection Systems   Water Engineering & Management August 2000   Tony Palmer, Paul Lagasse and Maureen Ross
When most environmental professionals think about hydrogen sulfide control in their wastewater collection systems, they are concerned with odor and corrosion. Instrumentation is now available to measure sulfides online, providing the opportunity to optimize the chemical dosage and monitor sulfide control.

New Software Upgrades Process Control For Operators At New York Plant   Water & Wastes Digest August 2000
Recently, the village of Honeoye Falls, New York, found a relatively inexpensive way to upgrade the process control system at its wastewater treatment facility. They used Rotork PakScan software and an old, recycled computer.

New Ductile Iron Check Valve Stops Water Hammer In Louisiana Municipality   Water & Wastes Digest August 2000
After suffering years of water hammer problems and the resulting effect on maintenance personnel and equipment, the St. Charles Parish Municipality in Louisiana needed a product that would save them both time and money. Milliken Valve Company of Bethlehem, Pa., provided the answer.

INNOVATIONS IN TECHNOLOGY   Roads & Bridges August 2000   Jim Sorenson

Zip through it easily   Roads & Bridges August 2000   Raymond A. Hartle, P.E.

A safe way to do business   Roads & Bridges July 2000   Dan Shipp

ATSSA at a Glance   Roads & Bridges July 2000

ATSSA UPDATE   Roads & Bridges July 2000

INNOVATIONS IN TECHNOLOGY   Roads & Bridges July 2000   Suneel Vanikar

It's a slow process   Roads & Bridges July 2000   Paul J. Carlson, P.E.

Seeing is believing   Roads & Bridges July 2000   Tim Gregorski

Send help   Roads & Bridges July 2000   Bill Wilson

Staying on the course of action   Roads & Bridges July 2000   Bill Wilson

Straight down Hollywood Boulevard   Roads & Bridges July 2000   Roger Wentz

Taking traffic safety to the next level   Roads & Bridges July 2000   Bill Wilson
The Trinity Attenuating Crash Cushion (TRACC) is the newest addition to Trinity Industries Inc.’s Life-Saving Highway Safety Systems. This crash cushion is easy to install and inspect in the field.

What's flashing before your eyes?   Roads & Bridges July 2000   Gerald L. Ullman, P.E.
Nationwide, special flashing warning lights on construction, maintenance and service vehicle equipment are generally limited to the color amber. However, for the past few years, the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) has begun allowing certain types of vehicles to display both an amber- and a blue-flashing warning light.

TMDL Battle Continues on Capital Hill   Water Engineering & Management July 2000   Robert Gray
The battle over implementation of the Environmental Protection Agency’s total maximum daily loads (TMDL) Program continues in Congress.

Controls Save Sinking Systems at Two Wastewater Treatment Plants   Water Engineering & Management July 2000
Back in 1980 when the North Buffalo (N.C.) Wastewater Treatment Plant went online with a central computer linked directly to all of its field devices, operators were excited by the newfound advantages of automation.

City of Hollywood Revises Industrial Pretreatment   Water Engineering & Management July 2000   Frederick Bloetscher, P.E., Lisa Meday-Futo, Whitifeld R. Van Cott and Robert Fergan, P.E.
The City of Hollywood (Fla.) is located in southeast Broward County, with a land area of approximately 29 square miles. However, the City is a regional wastewater service provider to areas outside the City that are termed "Large Users."

Pipe Used in Rehab of County Sewer Inceptions   Water Engineering & Management July 2000
For ten years, Hobas Pipe USA and the Los Angeles County Sanitation District (LACSD) have united to renew many of the County's 21 to 108-inch sewer interceptors.

Financing Water/Wastewater Products and Projects in the International Marketplace   Water Engineering & Management July 2000   Stephen Sohn
Cash buyers are becoming rare as companies, governments and quasi-government agencies continue to "tighten their belts." Budgets are being constantly squeezed and resources are continuing to be finitely allocated.

Teamwork Provides Water Recovery/Waste Dehydration Process Success   Water Engineering & Management July 2000   Andrew Starzecki
Goulston Technologies has practiced evaporator techniques over four years to separate water from oil and surfactant mixture. A joint development effort was pursued with a local company, Recovery Technologies Corporation (RTC), Charlotte, N.C., to take the evaporation process one step further in terms of dewatering, and also toward active product recovery and potential recycle.

Company Rehabs Trunk Sewer While Rerouting 12 mgd of Sewage Flow   Water Engineering & Management July 2000
Using a temporary sewage bypass pumping system and its nondisruptive pipe rehabilitation methods, Insituform Technologies, Inc., has rehabilitated a half-mile-long section of trunk sewer buried beneath a Tucson roadway.

Greenhouse Water Management Practices: Greenhouse Practices Increase Need for Water Treatment Equipment   Water Quality Products July 2000   Jerry Kovach
Water recycling has become a popular trend in the agricultural industry—one that creates an opportunity for water treatment suppliers to assist growers with the specification, installation and maintenance of water treatment.

Nuclear Power Plants Crosslinked Resin Ion Exchange System Provdes the Right Reactor Water Chemistry   Water Quality Products July 2000   James Stahlbush and Stephen Najmy
In the nuclear power industry, finding an ion exchange system that provides the right feedwater and reactor water chemistry is a delicate balancing act. That?s why engineers at Niagara Mohawk?s Nine Mile Nuclear Power Station?Unit Two, a boiling water reactor with deep-bed condensate polishers in central New York, turned to The Dow Chemical Co. for help in meeting stringent industry guidelines for feedwater iron.

Cybersupport: The Key Reason for Web Presence   Water Quality Products June 2000   G.A. Marken
Putting customer service, customer support and technical documentation on a website is key in competing in the marketplace.

Export Controls: It Pays to Know the Rules   Water Quality Products June 2000   Eric Aparnieks
After nearly two years of tireless engineering and product development, we at Advisors International were now ready to begin our marketing campaign.

EPA Issues Proposed New Rule on Groundwater   Water Engineering & Management June 2000   Robert Gray
The Environmental Protection Agency said that a new rule it is proposing will "establish multiple barriers to protect against bacteria and viruses in drinking water from groundwater sources.

Computer Simulation Helps Prague Modernize and Expand Sewer System   Water Engineering & Management June 2000   John E. Richardson, Ph.D., P.E., and Karel Pryl
Computer simulation is playing a critical role in helping the City of Prague in the Czech Republic modernize and expand its sewer system.

Court Overrules U.S. EPA's Standard Setting Procedure   Water Engineering & Management June 2000   Dan Kucera
Under the Safe Drinking Water Act, there are Maximum Contaminant Level Goals (MCLG) and Maximum Contaminant Levels (MCL). An MCLG for a particular contaminant is a non-enforceable, health-based goal.

Killer Water Industry Websites Demystified: An Industry Primer   Water Engineering & Management June 2000   Joe Dysart
While stellar water industry Website design once involved unending tedious coding, the good news is that a veritable slew of new software tools has emerged to help automate the process.

Accurate Polymer Feed System Reduces Time and Cost for Sludge Dewatering   Water Engineering & Management June 2000   Tom Kruzick
High performance dry polymer mixing and feed have boosted the efficiency of a new anaerobic digestion system at the 20 mgd Oshkosh, Wis., wastewater treatment plant.

To Maintain Or Not to Maintain   Water Engineering & Management June 2000   Don Renner
There is little question that the majority of water/wastewater equipment requires some sort of periodic routine maintenance. The reason for maintenance is simply that replacements are costly and each piece of equipment has a rather long life expectancy.

Low-Tech Needle Strips Solve High-Profile Bird Problem   Water Engineering & Management June 2000
As founder of American Maintenance Supply, Inc., an industrial wholesaler with headquarters in Canyon Country, Calif., Oswald Mercado knows a maintenance issue when he sees one. "Pigeon droppings are a major problem," he said.

Understanding Organizational Climate: Start Minimizing Your Workforce Problems   Water Engineering & Management June 2000   Rob Altmann
Although many U.S. businesses are experiencing increased demands for their products and services, it is becoming increasingly difficult for them to maintain an elevated status within their respective industries.

BRIDGES 2000   Roads & Bridges June 2000   Tim Gregorski
Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) has a problem. It has hundreds of bridges and overpasses that need to be inspected every two years, some even more frequently.

Playing it safe with a chopper   Roads & Bridges June 2000   Kevin P. Corbley

GPS helps manage roadside vegetation   Roads & Bridges May 2000   Elizabeth Marum

INNOVATIONS IN TECHNOLOGY   Roads & Bridges May 2000   William Wright

Municipality Optimizes Aeration Process By Using Unique Aspirator Combination   Water Engineering & Management May 2000
Floating and submersible aspirators have different discharge patterns that provide different capabilities in suspending solids and distributing oxygen.

Tablet Chlorination Systems Allow Plants to Meet Stricter Government/Insurance Regulations   Water Engineering & Management May 2000
The Fort Valley municipal water plant had used chlorine gas cylinders for many years. A pair of one-ton cylinders were in operation at the wastewater plant and 150-lb. cylinders at the McLeon and Jones water plants. However, new government and insurance regulations forced management to reevaluate its chlorination strategy.

EPA's Rule On TMDLs Comes Under Fire   Water Engineering & Management May 2000   Robert Gray
Senator Bob Smith, R-N.H., new chairman of the Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works, has expressed "great concern" about the potential impact and legal ramifications of the Environmental Protection Agency’s proposed new rule on total maximum daily loads (TMDLs).

Who Defines Quality   Water Engineering & Management May 2000   Robert B. Stewart
It is no big secret that quality is a critical component of a project or product’s success. However, some companies, in the rush to jump on the quality train, have lost sight of the track.

Wastewater Odor Control: An Evaluation of Technologies   Water Engineering & Management May 2000   Vaughan Harshman, P.E., and Tony Barnette
In the modern world of wastewater treatment, control of odors has moved from an afterthought to a primary design consideration for most collection and treatment facilities.

Water Quality Impacts of Long-Term Effluent Disposal Strategies in Southeast Florida   Water Engineering & Management May 2000   Ghislaine B. Carr, P.E., Patrick A. Davis, P.E., Robert E. Fergen, P.E. and Frederick Bloetscher, P.E.
The Southeast Florida Ocean Outfall Experiment II project was designed to satisfy bio-monitoring concerns and provide site specific information to allow the U.S. EPA Regional Administrator to evaluate if four open ocean outfalls located off the Southeast Florida coast were contributing to "unreasonable degradation" of the local marine environment.

SCADA Systems Enhance Reliability of Remote Installations   Water & Wastes Digest May 2000
A total system replacement is an expensive proposition – especially when some elements still may be working well. The city of Rome, Georgia, faced this dilemma when they needed to upgrade an existing Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) system used in the municipality’s water treatment facilities.

San Diego Tank Structure Wins Award   Water & Wastes Digest May 2000
Demand for additional sewerage system capacity and the need to reclaim wastewater in San Diego’s arid region led the City of San Diego Metropolitan Wastewater Department, San Diego, California, to construct two 3.5 MG flow equalization basins at the North City Water Reclamation Plant (NCWRP).

Temporary Wastewater Tank Installation Leaves No Footprint When Removed   Water & Wastes Digest May 2000
Remediation of contaminated sites and return of contaminated land to a natural or reusable state has become an important requirement for business and government alike.

Collaboration: Personal Power, Not Position Power, Part II   Water Quality Products May 2000   G.A. "Andy" Marken
The following article is part two of a two-part series that began in the April issue. The most valuable asset a leader of any kind can have is the ability to determine the strengths and weaknesses of key people and leverage their talents and interests so they deliver results for the program and themselves.

Molecular Techniques: Detecting Human Enteric Viruses   Water Quality Products May 2000   Paul S. Warden and Kristen S. Fallon
This article presents an overview of human enteric viruses, reviews traditional and modern molecular detection methods and discusses recent research comparing traditional and molecular techniques.

Water Testing: Why Customers Should Be Informed   Water Quality Products May 2000   Marianne Metzger and Barbara L. Marteney
People must recognize that drinking water contamination is a serious problem. It is a problem that is constantly being addressed by government officials, public interest groups and the scientific community.

Collaboration: Personal Power, Not Position Power, Part I   Water Quality Products April 2000   G.A. "Andy" Marken
In today’s virtual organizations people increasingly work in teams made up of people from different departments and, in many instances, with people who are outside of the company. The challenge is to gain the cooperation of individuals you have no control over.

Ceramic Filters: The Fight Against Bacteria, Viruses and Protozoa   Water Quality Products April 2000   David Webb
How can someone protect himself from consuming water contaminated with Cryptosporidium or other microorganisms? One durable and competitively priced option is ceramic filters.

Duty Drawback: Lowering the Cost of Importing, Exporting, Part II   Water Quality Products April 2000   Eric Aparnieks
Part I of this article appeared in the March issue. Organizations interested in obtaining drawback will find the process relatively uncomplicated.

Fleet and Distribution Outsourcing   Water Quality Products April 2000   Ralph K.F. Stockmayer
Should a water quality company consider distribution or fleet outsourcing?

Pressure Switches Activate Alarms, Control Equipment   Water & Wastes Digest April 2000
Pressure switches are used in process plants around the world for a wide variety of alarm, shutdown and control applications. Often they are the most cost effective way to protect operators, equipment or work-in-progress.

Food Processor Reaps Benefits from Change to Dissolved Air Flotation Clarification   Water Engineering & Management April 2000
Regulatory compliance management at Marburger Foods, Inc., has taken advantage of dissolved air flotation (DAF) clarification technology in its wastewater pretreatment system for its pre-cooked bacon processing operation.

Air Chamber Eliminates Water Distribution System Main Breaks   Water Engineering & Management April 2000
Burr Ridge, Ill., has celebrated its fifth year of nearly eliminating main breaks in its water distribution system thanks to an innovative concept developed by a water superintendent who studied the problem for more than 20 years.

Water and Wastewater Utilities: Risky Business   Water Engineering & Management April 2000   Dan Kucera
The frenzied deregulation of the electric, telecommunications and gas industries has created a perception that these companies formerly known as public utilities have become the riskiest of enterprises.

Biosolids or Sludge? The Semantics of Terminology   Water Engineering & Management April 2000   Izrail S. Turovskiy, D.Sc.
Knowing how to "speak the speak" is important in any industry. However, definitions must be clearly defined and used identically. This article will discuss the definitions of such wastewater terms as biosolids, sludge, thickening, conditioning, dewatering and stabilization. It seems that some terms have not been clarified enough between specialists, causing confusion in the terminology.

Water Resources Management in Grand Turk - Part 2   Water Engineering & Management April 2000   Fernando Pérez Monteagudo and María Fernandez Miquel
The first part of this article traced water resources development, its quality and the demand in Grand Turk. It appeared in the March issue.

Follow the line   Roads & Bridges April 2000   Borys Schafran and Emil Kerschner

Taking a crack at it   Roads & Bridges April 2000   Bill Wilson

Buying some time   Roads & Bridges March 2000   Greg RIce

INNOVATIONS IN TECHNOLOGY   Roads & Bridges March 2000   Terry Mitchell

Signs of things to come   Roads & Bridges March 2000   Tim Gregorski

Meeting the Long-Range Water Needs of a New Community   Water Engineering & Management March 2000   Charles K. Cothern

Developers and Community Officials Work to Solve Wastewater Issues and Drinking Water Problems in Santa Cruz Bolivia   Water Engineering & Management March 2000
The problem of wastewater treatment is increased by the recent heavy commercial and residential development in Santa Cruz.

Impact of New HI Standard on Pump Intake Design   Water Engineering & Management March 2000   Robert L. Sanks, Arnold Sdano, George E. Hecker and Jack Claxton

Scientists Help Tackle Pollution, Climate Change   Water Engineering & Management March 2000

Facility Combines Two Technologies, Increases Water Quality   Water Engineering & Management March 2000

Optimizing Chemical Feed at Watertown Water Wells   Water Engineering & Management March 2000   Michael C. Olesen

Water Resources Management in Grand Turk - Part 1   Water Engineering & Management March 2000   By Fernando PÚrez Monteagudo and Marâa Fernandez Miquel
The Turks and Caicos Islands (TCI) are located 575 miles southeast of Miami and 100 miles north of Hispaniola. The capital, Cockburn Town, is on Grand Turk Island. These islands are expected to experience a real estate and tourism boom1 and water will be a limiting factor in this expected development.

Agency Cruises for Floating Water Sampling Laboratory   Water Engineering & Management March 2000