As winter approaches and the weather continues to cool, conducting sewer inspections can become more difficult. Knowing how to prepare can ensure you don't fall behind on overall maintenance.

Use GIS to gain unmatched insight and visibility into your wastewater assets

This free PACP reference poster provides clear illustrations of structural defect codes to simplify inspection and reporting

Also in this week's sewer and water news, lawmakers introduce a bill that aims to encourage competition among suppliers of construction materials for water infrastructure projects

The age and condition of key infrastructure shows urgent need for long-term renewal

Educational events, festivals and open houses are slated around the country Oct. 23 for the national day of advocacy for water/wastewater infrastructure

In this week's sewer and water news, a man from Toms River, New Jersey, is sentenced to five years in prison for lowering customers' water bills in exchange for bribes

The Senate Appropriations Committee protected the WaterSense program and increased water infrastructure funding in the FY20 Interior-EPA budget bill

An interdepartmental integration of WinCan and Lucity helps wastewater inspectors, rehab crews and planners stay on top of sewer maintenance