Inside the September 2021 Issue of Municipal Sewer & Water
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Iowa city addresses aging infrastructure and tightens up its wastewater system.
Drought is causing serious issues, but therein lies opportunity to move forward.
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A focus on hiring veterans could help ease the industry’s skilled-labor shortage.
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There are important factors to consider in choosing the best pipe plug for your application.
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Help increase worker understanding on trench hazards and safe work practices.
NASSCO committees are making lasting impact on industry standards.
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Trip generation rates offer a unique solution to fund stormwater improvements
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WEFTEC, the Water Environment Federation’s annual Technical Exhibition and Conference, offers water and wastewater professionals from around the world exposure to the newest products, along with water-quality education and training. This year’s event, from Oct. 16 to 20 in Chicago, promises to show off some of the finest new products on the market for municipal and industrial water and wastewater professionals. Below is a preview of some of the newest products that will be highlighted at this year’s show.
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Coastal utility finds sustainable sanitary collections solutions by incorporating different systems and approaches