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The article focuses on the effort of the city of Fayetteville in Arkansas to eliminate sanitary sewer overflows (SSOs) and make use of a wide range of technological opportunities.

The article profiles the Cobb County Water System in Atlanta, Georgia, which qualified for the 2015 Platinum Award from the Georgia Association of Water Professionals Chapter of the American Water Works Association.

The article discusses the career of Tony Palamara, leading the Onondaga County Water Authority (OCWA) stating as he started with construction, joined OCWA in 1990, encompassed many areas such as technology, mobile office, asset management and witnessed changing regulations in water business.

The article discusses the management success of the small stormwater utility projects which enlist the community and the public to keep runoffs from polluting the drinking water supplies in Durham, North Carolina.

The article describes how the aproach of Naperville, Illinois to its stormwater inflow and infiltration problem in its sanitary sewer collections systems which consisted of grouting leaks at pipe joints even after lining made a huge difference in just two years the method was used after 2013.

The article offers information on Thomas Nigh, collection operator at Roseburg Urban Sanitary Authority (RUSA), a sewage disposal service in Roseburg, Oregon, who was recognized with the Collections Operator of the Year award by the Pacific Northwest Clean Water Association. INSET: ACCOMMODATING DYSLEXIA.

The article deals with the decision of the Tarrant Regional Water District (TRWD) to adopt conservation program for the construction of its water-supply pipeline, infrastructure improvement, asset management and flood control project.

The article focuses on the sewer system operations (SSOs) and maintenance practices in Virginia Beach, Virginia. Topics discussed include the severe impact of the Hurricane Isabel in 2003 on the country's sanitary sewer system, the insights of public utilities director Tom Leahy on the city's goal to develop solutions to improve its aging systems, and the efforts made by the country to address the problems caused by the increasing number of sanitary sewer overflows and sewer system blockages.

The article discusses the profile of Mark James, a sewer maintenance worker in Redmond, Oregon, and also work as an underwater welder and commercial diver and his contribution to the U.S. Sewerage industry. Topics discussed include education and experience of James in water and wastewater treatment, membership of Pacific Northwest Clean Water Association (PNCWA), and 2014 PNCWA collections operator of the year award given to James.

The article profiles Jamie Smith, president and general manager of the plumbing franchise Mr. Rooter Plumbing of Greater Baltimore in Baltimore, Maryland. Smith noted that he selected Mr. Rooter for franchising for its training, marketing brand, and community involvement. Other topics discussed include how Smith's employment background, how he built his business, how he took over the job of his original master plumber, and how he grew the franchise.

The article discusses the new approach of Fort Worth, Texas to stormwater management to deal with fatal floods. Topics mentioned include the number of people who died in flood-related episodes in the city since 1986, the development of a separately-financed stormwater utility that was launched in 2006, and the assessment of properties such as churches and businesses at 5.40 U.S. dollars per 2,600 square feet based on their total impervious square footage.

The article discusses the water distribution system of Cocoa Utilities in Cocoa, Florida. It states that the system thoroughly take stock of the conditions of the water distribution system, systematically set priorities for repairing or replacing lines, and deploy manpower and technology to get job done. It mentions that they implemented continuing valve and routine of hydrant assessment. INSET: MAKING DECISIONS.

The article focuses on the asset management and strategic planning principles for infrastructure used by Tacoma Water in Washington. The launch of the major program of Tacoma to replace deteriorated mains is pointed out. Noted is Tacoma Water's integrated processes in minimizing life costs to own, operate and maintain assets at acceptable risk.

The article presents information on Louisville Water Co. that has invested approximately 10 million U.S. dollars in the cleaning, relining or replacing old pipe responsible for scores of water main breaks in Louisville, Tennessee. As per Keith Coombs, manager of infrastructure planning for Louisville Water, the investment helped in reducing the wasted time and money fixing broken mains.

The article profiles Freehold, New Jersey-based sewer cleaning and inspection company North American Pipeline (NAP). According to the author, NAP is aiming to achieve growth at the right time when the region is recovering from the effects of Superstorm Sandy. The author adds that NAP has been busier than ever in 2013 and has taken on bigger projects.

The article reports on how the Henry County Water Authority (HCWA) in Georgia road-tested three competing leak detection systems. It states that leak detection has been the utility's most valuable tool in holding down costs while managing 1,400 miles of water line serving 55,000 water service customers. The HCWA selected the Permalog Plus system from Fluid Conservation System Inc. (FCS) when the road-testing was finished.

The article offers information on a new approach adopted by the Macon Water Authority (MWA) in handling water purification and distribution and wastewater collection and treatment across the city of Macon in Georgia. It mentions that the MWA installed a computerized maintenance management system and software to maintain track of the condition of every pipe, pump, and valve in both the water and the sewer system. It further examines the water and sewer infrastructure of the city. INSET: CAPPING WATER LOSS.

The article offers information on strategies adopted by the city of Minden in Louisiana to upgrade and maintain its water system on a tight budget. It discusses a series of repair programs to reduce inflow and infiltration and enhance the condition of its water pipes and manholes, and sewer infrastructure in Minden. It further explores various problems associated with water supply, purification and infrastructure in the city. INSET: GIVE AND TAKE WITH CONSULTANTS.

The article focuses on a forward-looking approach to water protection plan and system improvements in Holland, Michigan, which ensure safe water supply. It says that the city earned the Water Utility of the Year honors in 2012 from the Michigan Rural Water Association. It also mentions that the city acquired a Surface Water Intake Protection Program (SWIPP) which define the duties and roles of water suppliers and government units. INSET: COMPATIBLE SYSTEMS HELP EFFORT.

The article presents information regarding the conservation and management methods for maximization of water supply in Aurora, Colorado. It mentions that the city has been dealing with water scarcity for decades. It informs that the Aurora water agency, Colorado, is supplying water by effectively managing the demands as there are plenty of water reserves to manage scarcity.

The article focuses on the $2 million Sanitary Sewer Evaluation Study (SSES) in Fort Knox, Kentucky under the direction of Veolia Water North America and Hardin County Water District Number 1. INSETS: PROFILE: Fort Knox, Ky.,sanitary sewer collection and treatment;A CHANGING COMMUNITY.

The article focuses on the introduction of the laser-targeted underground AXIS guided boring system of Vermeer Corp. in Pella, Iowa. The technology has been offered as an alternative to horizontal directional drilling (HDD) where precision is vital. James Vis of Avertex Utility Solutions Inc. has been assigned to conduct a sewer line boring and installation project to see the technology operating in the field. INSET: TECHNOLOGY TEST DRIVE.

The article focuses on the Combined Sewer Overflow (CSO) Abatement Plan in Narragansett Bay, Rhode Island. Ray Marshall, executive director of Narragansett Bay Commission, mentions that although CSOs have not been eliminated, they were reduced due to the CSO abatement plan that started in 2001. He states that the Deep Rock Tunnel is part of the CSO Abatement Plan's three-phase program, which will build an underground tunnel that will hold the water. INSET: HOW THE TUNNEL WORKS.

The article profiles Randy Mather, a wastewater collection program manager in Olathe, Kansas. It highlights the dedication of Mather to provide quality customer service while protecting the environment. It adds that Mather gives credit to utilities maintenance superintendent Dave Bries in encouraging innovation and in setting as an example to be committed to work. An overview of his long journey into public service is also discussed. INSET: OPEN TO EXPERIMENTS.

The article features Daigle Enterprises Inc., a DBA Rooter-Man contractor in Lawrence, Massachusetts. It was founded in 1982 by Glenn and Suzanne Daigle. The company, which specializes in drain and sewer cleaning and pipelining, serves the Merrimac Valley area of Massachusetts and southern New Hampshire for nearly three decades. Glenn and Suzanne are ready to pass the business to their children, Christopher and Matt Daigle, who have learned the business operation.

The article focuses on the sewer maintenance program of Great Neck Water Pollution Control District in Long Island, New York. It states that the district is serving 15,000 dwellers of five Nassau County villages with some unincorporated territories. It indicates that Great Neck uses a variety of water jetting nozzles which helps the district remain on top of a tight maintenance and inspection routine.

The article features Musson Bros. Inc. (MBI), Pipelining Division based in Brookfield, Wisconsin. The company diversifies into lateral lining and taps into a growing market for inflow and infiltration control technologies. It is primarily a grading and utility contractor and does excavating jobs such as clearing out development sites and installing sewer lines. To build its lateral lining business, MBI invested in new equipment such as a Vactor 2110 combination truck, LMK T-Liner installation rigs for laterals, and SeeSnake push camera from RIDGID.

The article deals with the growth of Midway Plumbing following the application of trenchless pipe repair methods by the company owner David Ratliff in the U.S. The owner offered the Nu Flow's cured-in-place pipe (CIPP) epoxy lining service to customers after testing such system in his shop. The company applies gel and grout products from Avanti International to seal the bottom of pipes. Also noted is the plan of Ratliff to install whole-building and point-of-use water filtration device as a new line of business.

The article evaluates the Vactor 2100Plus combination truck from Vactor Manufacturing.

The article offers a profile of Green Bay Water Utility located in Green Bay, Wisconsin. It states that the utility keeps a fast-growing program of rehabilitating water mains despite the downturn of the economy. It mentions the key tool for its water installation and rehabilitation program which is the horizontal directional drilling,

The article focuses on Fairfield and Suisun Sewer District in Northern California. It says that the district has managed its sewer trunk lines by investing in inspection equipment and resident staffs than hiring contractors for inspection and other municipal services. It mentions that the strategy has allowed the district to have an annual savings of $1 million and confidence on its quality of service.

The article focuses on the combined sewer overflow (CSO) elimination project by the Public Service Department in Lansing, Michigan. City public service director Chad Gamble mentions that the said department has been working, along with Lansing Board of Water & Light (LBWL) and utilities, on the project based on the coordination plan in 1990. Moreover, the city's officials are currently coordinating with the CSO-abatement projects in order to mitigate disruption and possible expenditures. INSET: IT'S ALL ABOUT COMMUNICATION.

The article discusses how grouting is gaining ground in U.S. municipal water collections systems, how Naperville, Illinois brought grouting into the mainstream of inflow and infiltration reduction, and the different ways in which grout is applied.

The article offers information on management of sewer in Denton, Texas by sewer utility which has received award from Water Environment Association, Texas. It states that Denton has managed sewer systems by methods including installation of computerized maintenance management system (CMMS) from management solutions provider Azteca Systems Inc., InfoWorks from analytics software solutions provider Innovyze for systems evaluation and Sewer Cataloging, Retrieval and Prioritization System (SCRAPS).

The article focuses on 36-year-old Jason Cochran, a sewer and water system operator in the Village of Edgewood, Illinois. It outlines the jobs handled by Cochran in the community of Edgewood such as mowning on village lands, routine repairs of village roads, and sending out the bid papers for bigger jobs. Cochran discusses the problems he encountered with their water system in Edgewood.

The article focuses on the move of the Palm Bay Utility Department in Florida to focus on green principles in its crusade to show consistent, steady improvement in all aspects of its operations. An overview of Palm Bay, an ecotourism destination, is provided. Utilities director Dan Roberts is featured.