Are taxes a nuisance that take too big a bite out of discretionary income? Or a way to pay for things we need and want for ourselves and our families?

In response to the editor’s column in the November 2009 edition of Municipal Sewer & Water (“Are You Certified?”), the Association of Boards of Certification (ABC) agrees that wastewater collection system operator certification is beneficial to the industry. However, it also ensures the integrity of the profession.

The English proverb, “All good things must come to an end,” is as true as it is misunderstood. While I believe good things do end, they are so often replaced by other good things in life. That perspective is important to remember.

Seattle-area water utilities form a partnership to promote water conservation and find the approach appealing to consumers

Seminars at the 2010 Pumper & Cleaner Environmental Expo cover pipe inspection and cleaning, equipment upgrades, and other topics for municipal managers

The Panoramo SI 3D optical manhole scanner brings a “virtual reality” experience to the routine task of inspecting manholes and other vertical cavities

Manhole security system from SewerLock

The City of Santa Barbara creates an exemplary sewer maintenance program by putting the latest tools in the hands of an empowered and highly capable staff

Study Confirms 100-year Life Expectancy for PE Pipe; Mr. Manhole Chosen to Replace 1,033 Chimneys