work of pipelines connecting the many active oil and gas wells inside the city limits. For the 2011-12 budget cycle, the department allocated $700,000 each to the wastewater collection and water distribution systems for the annual maintenance and replace- ment program. The city launched a plan several years ago to increase annual maintenance budgets by $100,000 per year until they reach $1 million each for water and sewer.

A new tool One newer tool the depart- ment uses for day-to-day opera- tions and maintenance planning is Cityworks software from Azteca Systems. Several years ago, depart- ment employees worked with aging software in five databases, and using that system was ineffi- Camera operator Damien Reese studies an image from a sewer line after it has been jetted. cient and often difficult. “We decided we needed something that worked better for us,” says Justin “We were going off of people’s memories — Cure, GIS manager. the immediate past rather than documentation Cure had already developed of what has happened over time. Now you can say, the city’s GIS program, creating ‘Give me a list where we’ve been to make repairs extensive files of data and video records about the location, condi- six times,’ and, boom, there you have it.” tion and capacities of the infra- Rolin McPhee structure. However, he says, the city was not tapping the full poten- that will speed up monthly meter maps, their own paper books that tial of its growing storehouse of readings and improve the city’s abil- they would keep,” McPhee says. information. ity to track and pinpoint problems. The books contained everything That’s why in 2009 Longview Smelley says the combination from information on problem added the Cityworks software as a of the new meters and the soft- locations and past work completed ware will allow the Public Works to deviances in the location of Maintenance worker James Pegues plug-in module for its GIS. It is a lowers a tractor-mounted camera work order management system Department to spot unusual usage assets. Now, through Cityworks, the from RapidView into a manhole to that, in McPhee’s words, “sits and become more proactive in maps information can be made inspect a root-clogged line. inside the GIS. From a mainte- working with customers who have readily available to everyone. nance standpoint, that’s the piece high-bill complaints. The ability to track work orders On the water side, the focus is we didn’t have.” for recurring problems helps the on the long-term replacement of Although the principal end Relying on data city take preventive measures. “For smaller waterlines serving residen- product of the software is a work A key advantage crews are example, we can track down places tial areas. McPhee says modern order, employees throughout the finding in the new system is the where we’ve had problems with codes and the added demands department find it useful in ability to focus on problems iden- grease,” McPhee says. “It can help placed on water supply lines make day-to-day operations. For J’Nell tified by using accurate records us pinpoint a possible source and the original 2-inch lines in many Smelley, one of three collection/ rather than relying on human decide what steps to take. It can residential neighborhoods obso- distribution supervisors, the sys- memory and judgment. “One of lead to possibly some public edu- lete. “We’re systematically trying tem has simplified the planning of our supervisors can enter a query cation about what should and to replace lines that were under 6 meter reading routes. The soft- to find out where we’ve been five shouldn’t go down the drain. In some inches with 6-inch lines,” he says. ware’s ability to access and track times in the past two years with areas, we may find the answer is to In addition to upgrading the data also has been helpful in the our wash truck,” McPhee says. put in drip buckets with enzymes waterlines in many neighborhoods, city’s meter replacement process. “They can get a list and start doing to break down the FOG.” Longview crews keep a close eye Two decades ago, Longview work orders to TV this line and on the condition of the city’s older replaced all its water meters in a TV that line. That way we make Customer service iron pipes — nearly 270 miles of distribution system riddled with the best use of our crews and our The Public Works Department the city’s 674-mile waterline net- inaccurate, often nonfunctioning equipment.” heavily emphasizes customer ser- work are ductile or cast iron. Cor- meters. Now, McPhee says, the The system also helps long-time vice, and a sound process makes it rosion has long been a problem in goal is to replace 10 percent of the employees share valuable infor- nearly impossible for a service Longview due to the conductivity city’s meters each year, and Smelley mation about the city’s distribu- request to fall through the cracks. of the region’s iron-rich soil and is deeply involved in a program to tion and collection systems. “Our The process begins as soon as a the presence of an extensive net- install new radio frequency meters maintenance crews had their own phone is answered. Office person- (continued) 14 January 2012 mswmag.com work of pipelines connecting the many active oil and gas wells inside the city limits. For the 2011-12 budget cycle, the department allocated $700,000 each to the wastewater collection and water distribution systems for the annual maintenance and replace- ment program. The city launched a plan several years ago to increase annual maintenance budgets by $100,000 per year until they reach $1 million each for water and sewer.

A new tool One newer tool the depart- ment uses for day-to-day opera- tions and maintenance planning is Cityworks software from Azteca Systems. Several years ago, depart- ment employees worked with aging software in five databases, and using that system was ineffi- Camera operator Damien Reese studies an image from a sewer line after it has been jetted. cient and often difficult. “We decided we needed something that worked better for us,” says Justin “We were going off of people’s memories — Cure, GIS manager. the immediate past rather than documentation Cure had already developed of what has happened over time. Now you can say, the city’s GIS program, creating ‘Give me a list where we’ve been to make repairs extensive files of data and video records about the location, condi- six times,’ and, boom, there you have it.” tion and capacities of the infra- Rolin McPhee structure. However, he says, the city was not tapping the full poten- that will speed up monthly meter maps, their own paper books that tial of its growing storehouse of readings and improve the city’s abil- they would keep,” McPhee says. information. ity to track and pinpoint problems. The books contained everything That’s why in 2009 Longview Smelley says the combination from information on problem added the Cityworks software as a of the new meters and the soft- locations and past work completed ware will allow the Public Works to deviances in the location of Maintenance worker James Pegues plug-in module for its GIS. It is a lowers a tractor-mounted camera work order management system Department to spot unusual usage assets. Now, through Cityworks, the from RapidView into a manhole to that, in McPhee’s words, “sits and become more proactive in maps information can be made inspect a root-clogged line. inside the GIS. From a mainte- working with customers who have readily available to everyone. nance standpoint, that’s the piece high-bill complaints. The ability to track work orders On the water side, the focus is we didn’t have.” for recurring problems helps the on the long-term replacement of Although the principal end Relying on data city take preventive measures. “For smaller waterlines serving residen- product of the software is a work A key advantage crews are example, we can track down places tial areas. McPhee says modern order, employees throughout the finding in the new system is the where we’ve had problems with codes and the added demands department find it useful in ability to focus on problems iden- grease,” McPhee says. “It can help placed on water supply lines make day-to-day operations. For J’Nell tified by using accurate records us pinpoint a possible source and the original 2-inch lines in many Smelley, one of three collection/ rather than relying on human decide what steps to take. It can residential neighborhoods obso- distribution supervisors, the sys- memory and judgment. “One of lead to possibly some public edu- lete. “We’re systematically trying tem has simplified the planning of our supervisors can enter a query cation about what should and to replace lines that were under 6 meter reading routes. The soft- to find out where we’ve been five shouldn’t go down the drain. In some inches with 6-inch lines,” he says. ware’s ability to access and track times in the past two years with areas, we may find the answer is to In addition to upgrading the data also has been helpful in the our wash truck,” McPhee says. put in drip buckets with enzymes waterlines in many neighborhoods, city’s meter replacement process. “They can get a list and start doing to break down the FOG.” Longview crews keep a close eye Two decades ago, Longview work orders to TV this line and on the condition of the city’s older replaced all its water meters in a TV that line. That way we make Customer service iron pipes — nearly 270 miles of distribution system riddled with the best use of our crews and our The Public Works Department the city’s 674-mile waterline net- inaccurate, often nonfunctioning equipment.” heavily emphasizes customer ser- work are ductile or cast iron. Cor- meters. Now, McPhee says, the The system also helps long-time vice, and a sound process makes it rosion has long been a problem in goal is to replace 10 percent of the employees share valuable infor- nearly impossible for a service Longview due to the conductivity city’s meters each year, and Smelley mation about the city’s distribu- request to fall through the cracks. of the region’s iron-rich soil and is deeply involved in a program to tion and collection systems. “Our The process begins as soon as a the presence of an extensive net- install new radio frequency meters maintenance crews had their own phone is answered. Office person- (continued)

BETTER MOUSETRAPS

are down,” says Buck. “The team splashes against the opposite wall also is very good at what they do, as it shoots out. If it’s a shallow BETTER MOUSETRAPS and they hustle like worker ants. manhole, corrosion reaches the PRODUCT: They haven’t hit a manhole that top cone section and stops. We Steel-reinforced polymer they couldn’t replace in eight don’t know why.” concrete manholes hours.” MANUFACTURER: A call to the lift station shuts Field trip U.S. Composite Pipe off the pumps, and the workers then Buck saves everything pulled 817/783-3444 cut the incoming and outgoing from the ground in the county www.uscompositepipe.com pipes, remove the manhole, and yard, then escorts Finance and set the monolithic composite base Engineering personnel to view

APPLICATION: OSITE PIPE slab, which prevents cold joint leaks. the collection. “Pictures are great, Replacement of MP deteriorating manholes They then reattach the pipes so but seeing the epoxy lining hang- the station can pump if need be. ing off the walls makes an even BENEFITS: Manhole sections seal with an greater impression,” he says. “It’s Corrosion-resistant material offset rubber gasket joint. When one thing to say that the metal on requires no coating or lining the structure reaches the top, the some failed mains is paper thin. It USER: team installs the original ring and drives home the point when I rip PHOTO COURTESY U.S. CO Gwinnett County (Ga.) Gwinnett County workers prepare to install the sections of a composite cover, calls the station to turn on off a chunk with my bare hands.” Public Utilities manhole. Another call to relieve a blocked manhole held more surprises. After the finance department, Buck clearing the obstruction, the clean- photographed the composite man- ing crew jetted the line using a Vac- hole and those in jeopardy. tor truck. When unfamiliar material “That gave me the justification washed down, they called the in- I needed and they authorized the spection crew. The camera revealed purchase,” says Buck. “We were that the pipe’s concrete lining was fortunate that four of the man- falling off, creating the backup. holes were in easements or on the “They inspected 1,400 feet and shoulder and one was in a lightly found the dump manhole and A composite manhole replaces used turn lane. Had they been in LEFT: Hydrogen sulfide ate through an epoxy lining and attacked the next three downstream structures a manhole approaching failure in the road, a couple would have concrete manhole. RIGHT: Hydrogen sulfide corrosion in a 6-inch force main. badly corroded,” says Buck. “My A worker’s shovel went straight through the main during excavation. a lightly used turn lane. (Photos failed from the weight of traffic.” 2012 budget includes 20 to 30 courtesy of Gwinnett County Public Utilities) The polymer concrete used composite manholes. Once we CONQUERING in composite manholes contains Professionals at work the pumps, and backfills if there install them, replacements should selected blends of aggregates and Buck coordinates with pump are no leaks. taper off to one or two per year. fillers held together with a high- station personnel to determine hold “So far, the hydrogen sulfide The structures cost more than strength, corrosion-resistant, ther- time, as some manholes have two hasn’t reached our rings and cov- others, but after factoring in the mosetting resin. Polymer concrete to four force mains. A dedicated ers,” says Buck. “It’s usually the excavation, manpower, and mate- CORROSION is its own protection from corrosion three- or four-member crew replaces bottom section and maybe the next rials, the results we’ve seen since Steel-reinforced polymer concrete manholes enable a Georgia and can be used in pH 1 to 13 envi- a structure in one workday. one up, depending upon where the initial install have justified the ronments. The steel reinforcement Depending on the manhole’s the force main enters. If it comes purchases. And composite man- utility to overcome the ravages of hydrogen sulfide handles severe live load and back- depth, the team uses rubber-tired in three or four feet high, sewage holes are maintenance free.” F fill dead loads. backhoes or trackhoe excavators By Scottie Dayton A dedicated inspection crew to dig around the existing struc- used one of four new CCTV vans ture and expose the concrete-lined “The structures cost more service call to unblock Howard Buck, sewer collections shipped a steel-reinforced poly- with CUES Inspector General por- ductile-iron pipes. If they find cor- an 8-inch gravity main manager, sent two workers to inspect mer concrete manhole as a pilot table mini mainline systems to iden- than others, but after rosion, they strip back until they fed by a 6-inch force the 197 dump manholes on 280 project. Installed that October, the tify severely deteriorated manholes hit solid material, then replace factoring in the excavation, main packed a surprise miles of force mains. They found manhole still looks like it did the and monitor those with less corro- the bad section with PVC pipe. manpower, and materials, forA the Gwinnett County (Ga.) that lined and unlined structures day it arrived. sion. They found six more ready to Meanwhile, a lift station me- the results we’ve seen Public Utilities crew. When they alike were corroding. “Hydrogen fail. “The usual turnaround time chanic pumps down the wet well popped the cover on the dump sulfide was eating through the lin- Prime suspects from the factory is two weeks, but and drains back the force main. A since the initial install have manhole, they found the four-year- ing as if it wasn’t even there,” he says. The county’s 2,850-mile gravity Eric shipped the first order in one,” two-member crew with a Vactor justified the purchases. old epoxy-coated concrete structure Buck attended the 2008 Amer- sewer system has 231 pump stations says Buck. “I ordered six more 2100 combination truck remains And composite manholes disintegrating. ican Water Works Association show and more than 70,000 manholes. manholes in July and replaced 20 at the lift station in case it should are maintenance free.” The city requires dump man- looking for solutions and met Eric Only those on the force mains more by October.” The oldest lined begin to fill. holes to be lined with epoxy, but H. Davidson, P.E., vice president were involved; five were approach- structure was installed in 2001 “By the time the guys set up, it’s Howard Buck contractors choose the product. of U.S. Composite Pipe. Davidson ing imminent failure. To educate and the newest in 2006. 9 or 10 in the morning and flows

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“Sometimes you just want to cut loose and have fun, and you have to do something unexpected … You just have to kind of roll with it. That’s how I try to be on stage.” Rodney Atkins hum along with Atkins’ many hits, age that helped him find a loving they might not be so familiar with family. In 2011, Atkins headlined his inspiring personal story. the Nashville Give Back Concert After being born in Knoxville, to support tornado-ravaged com- Tenn., in March 1969, he was put munities through the American up for adoption and was twice Red Cross. returned to the Holston Method- ist Home for Children by pro- A helping hand spective parents who couldn’t “It is important for us to give deal with his numerous illnesses. to all of those in need. As an art- Though his ailments worsened, ist, I have performed in just about Margaret and Allan Atkins, from every town that has been hit by Cumberland Gap, Tenn., adopted the many storms and I feel that the boy. this concert is a great way to reach With his dedicated adoptive out and help as many people as we parents, Atkins thrived and can,” he told the Nashville Con- became interested in music dur- vention & Visitors Bureau, which ing high school. After school, he helped promote the relief effort. eventually signed a recording con- “We wanted to … call people to tract, but didn’t release his first action to continue to support the Country singer Rodney Atkins will perform at the 2012 Pumper & Cleaner album until Honesty. The string American Red Cross Disaster Relief Environmental Expo following the ever-popular Industry Appreciation Party. of hits has never stopped, with the Fund in any way that they can.” album If You’re Going Through While Atkins is devoted to

yard countryside, and symboli- ing and the cat messed in the fire- cally — the simple joys of family place. It’s not convenient at all, ROCKIN’ RODNEY and life. The emotional tune and and you’ve got to make time for it Red-hot country singer and authentic American success story Rodney family and causes he finds impor- the album in general present a — that’s the toughest part of it.” tant, he hasn’t taken his foot off winning formula for the thought- Atkins will “cut loose and have fun” at the Pumper & Cleaner Expo the accelerator, musically, either. ful Atkins. A treat on stage By Jim Kneiszel According to his website, Atkins “I’ve had some success with Love songs, simple slice-of-life Hell gaining platinum status and has sold four million singles in my songs, and you’ve got to sit songs, or just about anything Atkins odney Atkins rose from — which begins at 5 p.m. The eve- producing additional No. 1 hits in the past five years, and the sales back and ask yourself, ‘Why did performs, he promises an ener- a hardscrabble begin- ning of fun caps off the opening “These Are My People” and have been going viral for “Take a these songs connect?’ With a lot getic live show. He likes to change ning as a sickly orphan day of the Expo exhibits at the “Cleaning This Gun (Come On Back Road.” He credits the easy, of songs, the approach is about up the set list night after night to to the heights of country adjacent Indiana Convention Cen- In Boy).” heartfelt lyrics and laid-back, how perfect things are, or how keep the audience and band in Rmusic stardom, producing back- ter in downtown Indy. The Indus- Atkins followed with his third identifiable message of the song. messed up things are — It’s one tune and engaged. Expo attend- to-back Billboard top country songs try Appreciation Party and Atkins’ album It’s America, with a single “‘Farmer’s Daughter’ was one or the other,” he explains. “But ees can expect an edgy and fun for 2006 and 2007 and continuing live performance are included of the same title, then “15 Min- of the craziest download songs we for me, real life is there are ups time with Atkins and his band. to churn out popular anthems of with full Expo registration. utes,” and “Chasin’ Girls” heading had. It was peaking at 15,000 to and downs, and if you can, get “Sometimes you just want to real life and love. Atkins is well-known for a up the charts. In 2010, Atkins hit 16,000 a week,” Atkins says. “And both sides of that in a song.” cut loose and have fun, and you Atkins’ compelling American string of top 10 hits that started in with “Farmer’s Daughter,” and now ‘Back Road’ is knocking on And he’s taken a reality check have to do something unexpected success story continues with his 2003 with “Honesty (Write Me a he’s currently touring with the 40,000 a week. That was a valida- when it comes to love songs, too. … You just have to kind of roll next musical challenge: Enter- List)” from his first album enti- lead-off single of his fourth tion for me to follow my heart … Atkins says he was never inter- with it,” Atkins explains. “That’s taining the throngs at the 2012 tled Honesty. A familiar voice on album, the title cut “Take a Back It’s one of those songs that, the ested in recording conventional how I try to be on stage, and the Pumper & Cleaner Environmen- country radio for almost a decade, Road,” which hit No. 1 just a few first time I heard it I thought, love songs until he found several shows get better the more sponta- tal Expo International. Atkins Atkins struck gold in 2006 and months ago. ‘Boy, that feels good.’ And then tunes that scratch beneath the neous they are, the less the band will bring a bushel basket of heart- 2007, when his singles, “If You’re While he’s built a solid career it’s catchy and something you surface of complex relationships. knows what’s going to happen. felt hits when he arrives on the Going Through Hell (Before the in Nashville, Atkins is proud of want to just crank it up. But then, He includes several of these on “I’m low-key, but I get excited stage on Tuesday, Feb. 28, at the Devil Even Knows)” and “Watching the family he’s built, including his the more you hear it, you realize the latest album. And they’re on stage. I think that if I didn’t grand ballroom of the JW Marri- You,” hit No. 1 and were named wife, Tammy Jo, and his son, Eli- it’s not just a ditty; it’s about … songs hardworking family busi- have that outlet of playing live, I’d ott Hotel in Indianapolis. the top country songs of the year jah. Along the way, he’s found it getting right with your soul, com- ness owners who attend the be frustrated a lot,” he says. “Music Atkins’ 7 p.m. performance will by Billboard magazine. important to give back to others. ing down to earth.” Pumper & Cleaner Expo can was definitely my savior. It’s a way follow the ever-popular Industry He is a spokesperson for the “Back Road” is about discov- surely relate to. of saying things that, hopefully, Appreciation Party — with its festive Rags to riches National Council for Adoption ery … both literally — exploring “Love is not all blue skies and because it’s in the form of music, atmosphere and 25-cent tap beers While country music fans can and often returns to the orphan- the beauty found in your back- no bills,” he says. “It’s gutters leak- will stay around awhile.” F

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THE HUMAN SIDE

We invite readers to offer ideas for this regular column, designed to help municipal and utility managers deal with day-to- day people issues like motivation, team building, recognition and interpersonal relationships. LEADERSHIP AND Feel free to share your secrets for building and maintaining a cohesive, productive team. Or LITTLE WHITE LIES ask a question about a specific issue on which you would like Seemingly harmless falsehoods can damage your reputation and lead to advice. Call editor Ted Rulseh bigger issues down the road. Here’s why it’s important to clean up your act. at 800/257-7222, or email [email protected]. By Dave Anderson

icture this: It’s 4:30 on a actually were in the office? He than they really are. While you you can do that person a great ser- Friday afternoon at the may feel offended enough to tell may not realize it, this is just vice by respectfully replying, “But end of an exhausting week. others in the industry about your another form of lying. You have to that’s not true. What should I tell You’ve finally reached a behavior. be up front and honest with those him instead?” Pgood stopping place in your work Even more detrimental is the you work with, or you may lose and everything seems on track for effect white lies can have on one’s your credibility and build up bit- It’s not worth it a clean break when 5 o’clock rolls own psyche. White lies work much terness and resentment in a once- Think of all the business scan- around. Suddenly, the phone rings. the same as other types of “lesser” valuable work relationship. dal stories from these past few You glance at your caller ID screen offenses (say, flirting with that Think about the ways that you years, how many of them were the and cringe. It’s a contractor, the married co-worker). Basically, you or your department may be mis- results of dishonesty, and how that long-winded one who calls “just become desensitized to the feel- leading others, and find ways to dishonesty shattered the lives of so to chat” and keeps you occupied ings of wrongness and guilt, and, stop it. Make sure you aren’t spin- many people. That’s something for hours. before you know it, you are find- ning feedback to make someone every professional should work to What do you do now? Do you ing ways to excuse away other feel as though they’re doing better avoid. take the call and resign yourself to more serious infractions. a late start on the weekend? Or do There are four words that should tip you off that you you have your assistant say you’ve No lying zone are headed for trouble: Any sentence that begins with already left for the day? If you opt If you’re going to start classify- for the white lie, you’re not alone. ing lies as “white” or “whoppers,” “Just tell him that…” is usually followed by a lie. We all shade the truth every now you may as well categorize differ- and then, and some of us find our- ent levels of stealing, too. The or worse than they really are. And Even though telling the truth selves doing it so often we barely white lie version of embezzlement certainly don’t mislead any poten- is often the hard and unpopular notice anymore. could be taking a few dollars’ tial job candidate or employee thing, honesty is rule number one But those “harmless” untruths worth of office supplies home with about realities of compensation, to developing sound character. can be anything but. Not only do you, or mailing personal corre- advancement, or future plans. Tell the truth because it is the these fibs reflect on your charac- spondence with company postage, Never, ever ask someone else right thing to do and encourage ter — after all, lying is lying — or making personal copies on the to lie on your behalf. This is an your employees to do the same. It they can open the door to bigger, company machine. Is that the abuse of your power, position, will benefit you, and your opera- darker, more destructive lies. standard you want to set for your relationship, and friendship. Ask- tion, all year long. F White lies are like the gateway employees? ing an employee or colleague to drug to bigger offenses. Get away Tell the truth at all costs. You lie for you can do permanent dam- About the Author with them and you’re tempted to should tell the truth even when it age to your integrity and reputa- Dave Anderson, president of tell ever bigger ones. Eventually, is not easy, cheap, popular, or con- tion, and it opens the door for Dave Anderson’s Learn to Lead your lies will catch up with you venient. Dishonesty and decep- them to lie to you, and those you (www.wiley.com), has given more than and will damage your work rela- tion in any form can end up do business with, as well. 1,000 leadership presentations in tionships. And in a world that is costing in the long run, in your Beware of the four magic thirteen countries, and has authored already unstable, that’s not a risk professional and personal lives. words. There are four words that several books. He and his wife, Rhonda, you should take. Don’t give false impressions. should tip you off that you are are co-founders of The Matthew While most white lies seem When it comes to work life, false headed for trouble: Any sentence 25:35 Foundation, which helps feed, harmless, consider the potential impressions are everywhere. You that begins with “Just tell him educate, and house under-resourced consequences. What if, for instance, won’t be hard-pressed to find that …” is usually followed by a lie. people throughout the world. the contractor you had your assis- examples of people trying to make And if someone tells you to tell tant lie to happens to find out you others believe things are better someone else, “Just tell him that …”

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PRODUCT FOCUS

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The truck comes equipped with an 8-foot front-mounted, telescopic Manhole ventilation nectors and can be made for 1- to 90-inch-diameter hydraulically expanded and locked in place. Each seal is custom-made to The Ripcord Ventilator/Stringer boom with dual lift cylinders, reaching 26 feet with 270-degree rotation. pipe. 800/822-2565; www.a-lok.com. ensure compliance with project specifications. The sealing system is a from Hurco Technologies ventilates The front-mounted hose reel carries 800 feet of 1-inch hose. The stan- recognized method of joint repair under AWWA manual M28. 800/345- sewer manholes and makes it easy to get dard water pump is rated at 80 gpm/2,000 psi. Options include a wash- 3764; www.cretexseals.com. ropes and cables through pipe for test- down system; hydroexcavation package; extra storage space; heated ing procedures. It comes in two sizes: Felt liners boxes; liquid-level load indicators; remote pendants and wireless remotes the standard Ripcord at 4,200 cfm and Applied Felts offers a full line of felt liners for boom, vacuum break, and water controls; additional work lights; and the Super Ripcord at 8,000 cfm. The ventila- for CIPP installations. All liners are manufac- Small and large tube racks. 888/442-7829; www.gapvax.com. tured in one location and are subjected to a cutters tor uses a spark-proof solid-cast aluminum impeller to multistage testing system. They are custom- ensure high airflow and high static pressures. The impeller is precision Small and large Kangaroo made to exact specifications for pipe sizes balanced for smooth performance. The unit comes with a standard cutters from CUES are designed from 3 to 105 inches. 276/656-1904; www. Sealing system 30-inch ring and fits on most manhole configurations. It can be modified to open and reinstate wastewa- appliedfelts.com. The Insignia Sealing System from LMK for special applications. The ventilator can be used to pull deflection ter service laterals, remove Technologies offers O-rings, connection hats and testing gauges through pipelines. 800/888-1436; www.gethurco.com. protruding taps, and brush-finish existing cuts. The cutters work in 6- to end-seal sleeves as solutions to groundwater infil- 30-inch pipe, are effective in CIPP or fold-and-form lines, and can be tration at lateral/mainline connections and man- Steel trench shields installed on any CCTV manufacturer’s truck-mounted system. The small hole penetrations. The seals swell three to five times Trench shields from BakerCorp work for cutter is available with a 0.9 hp air motor for more power, increased pro- on contact with water, forming a watertight seal. Versatile combo excavation applications of pipeline and sewer ductivity, and a smoother cut when operating in 8- to 12-inch lined pipe. The end-seal sleeve offers a large sealing surface, preventing it from machine construction, horizontal drilling and boring, Lubrication can be used but is not necessary because of the oil-less falling over once positioned within the pipe. The seamless molding pro- The Vac-Con combination and repairs. The shields are pulled through the Teflon impregnated vanes. The design prevents resin from entering the vides a uniform 360-degree compression seal. The end-seal works for machine is available in 3.5- to 6- trench as work progresses, making them well- motor housing and allows for easier resin removal. Kits are available to pull-in-place and inversion lining. 815/433-1275; www.performance cubic-yard capacities with hydro- suited for pipe-laying operations. They are avail- retrofit existing cutters and service kits are available for regular mainte- liner.com. statically driven two- and three- able in a variety of lengths and widths and can be nance intervals on existing motors. 800/327-7791; www.cuesinc.com. stage centrifugal compressors or stacked for deeper excavations. The shields can several optional positive dis- handle excavation widths from 2 to 20 feet, and depths from 4 to 20 feet. placement blowers up to 27 inches Hg. The unit offers a high-pressure, They are made of heavy-duty steel and meet OSHA standards. 800/225- Heated smooth flow water system up to 120 gpm/3,000 psi with cross-linked 3712; www.bakercorp.com. Remote measuring hydroexcavator polyethylene water storage tanks with total capacities up to 1,500 gallons. Operated from street level, The X-Vac X-10 hydroex- The machine can be equipped with a 180-degree articulating front- the DiaMetrik from Envirosight cavator from Hi-Vac Corp. mounted reel with 1,000 feet of 5/8- to 1/4-inch high-pressure hose. measures the depth and width features a recirculation sys- Front-mounted telescopic booms are available with up to a 10-foot Streamlined cutter of manholes and the diameter of tem that keeps water heated extension and 8- and 10-inch tube diameter. The optional hydroexcava- The Dominator 430 from incoming lines to an accuracy of and continuously moving to tion package allows users to reduce the volume of water, maintain pres- Bowman Tool Company & 0.1 inch, allowing users to con- prevent freezing. Air and sure for digging, and direct flow through a conventional hand wand. A Systems is a 72-pound rein- figure crawlers properly, com- water volumes can be independently controlled to provide the ideal mix cyclone separator is available to extract and collect airborne solids in dry statement cutter designed to operate in 6- to 30-inch lined pipe. There is plete inspections in accordance for any application. Other features include a low-profile debris tank for a vacuuming situations. This can also be used to recover drill “mud” or no external air tube, giving the cutter a streamlined design. The head with PACP, MACP and similar guidelines, and plan lining jobs. lower center of gravity, full-opening rear door, dual cyclone separators cuttings in directional drilling operations. The unit is available with a assembly is a pinion-less, quick-change design with only one adjustable A collapsible 24-foot pole and articulating measurement head enable with material dropout box for efficient separation, and remote-controlled variety of specialized pipe cleaning and excavation tools. 888/491-5762; gib to reduce adjustment time. the unit to reach every structure requiring measurement, yet it stows in boom hydraulics. 800/752-2400; www.x-vac.com. www.vac-con.com. The device is configured for lateral reinstatement with the Bowman the bed of a pickup. Using an industrial-grade laser, the device takes (continued) 50 January 2012 mswmag.com

PRODUCT FOCUS PIPELINE REHABILITATION AND RELINING

Constant-tension winch Monitor cure time Rod pusher/puller a pistol grip for an ergonomic feel and firm hold. The blade is replaceable The HydroGuide HG12 constant- The VeriCure system from The compact Model without tools by removing the quick-change pin. There is an LED at the tension winch from HammerHead Pipeline Renewal Technologies 1915 rod pusher/puller front of the tool and a battery indicator on the back. 800/769-7743; www. Trenchless Equipment features a monitors cure temperature con- from Poweram installs ridgid.com. self-deploying hydraulic boom and tinuously along the full length of new underground utili- downrigger to reduce setup time for a CIPP liner. This ensures storm ties by pushing steel rods pipe bursting, sliplining, pipe-pull- and sewer lines are rehabilitated under roadways and pull- Compact ing cable and swagelining. The to specification, and perform as ing the required pipe or hydroexcavator automated boom is raised and lowered by hydraulics and extends to the intended. Designed to distinguish even small thermal variances, the sys- cable back. It also can The Ram Vac HX12- required length. Once the downrigger is positioned, the support legs are tem measures average temperature in successive 1.5-foot zones. replace existing lines by pulling pipe splitting or pipe bursting tools 27 hydroexcavator from dropped into place and adjusted as required. Optional features include The system indicates exactly when the liner cure goes exothermic, through the old pipe and pulling a new pipe into the same space. Sewer Equipment Co. hydraulic leveling jacks and boom extensions. Also available is the and when cure and cool-down are complete, reducing fuel waste and the The unit can pull up to 10-inch pipe in most soil conditions. Larger of America has a short HG12AT all-terrain unit mounted on tracks to access tight locations. risk of failure due to undercooked midpoints or overcooked liner. The pipe can be installed in suitable soils. The machine locks into a safety wheelbase and small 800/331-6653; www.hammerheadtrenchless.com. unobtrusive measurement probes are 3 mm in diameter and introduce shoring box to protect the operator and to provide a fast and stable setup. turning radius for tight working conditions. It features a 5,200 cfm posi- no sensitive electronics into the pipe. They come in lengths of 500, 700 Optional leveling jacks speed setup. The pusher/puller weighs 1,000 tive displacement blower that produces 27 inches Hg of vacuum and a and 900 feet and are available in custom lengths. The probes are pulled pounds and provides over 98,000 pounds of push and over 82,000 pounds 12-yard debris tank. The rear-mounted boom rotates 320 degrees and has into position by a crawler or jetter, then cut along the liner ends after cure of pull. The model 2613 portable hydraulic power unit provides the right 24 feet of reach. Thermosetting CIPP is complete. 866/936-8476; www.pipelinert.com. oil pressure and flow for the 1915. A backhoe, trencher, or other hydraulic Other features include a Temperature Controlled Environmental The Inliner CIPP from Inliner Technolo- power source also may be used. 715/537-9050; www.poweram.com. gies combines a nonwoven engineered tube Chamber that houses two 750-gallon, 3/4-inch-thick Duraprolene water or liner with the choice of a wide array of tanks and a hydraulic water pump that delivers up to 10 gpm/2,500 psi. thermosetting resins, chosen to fit the pipe- Line replacement tool The unit also has a 400,000 Btu water heater, hose reel, wireless remote, line problem and surrounding environment. The model PD-22 service line replacement tool from Shoring device three-stage twin-cyclonic filtration system, and NEMA 4 electrical system. 800/323-1604; www.sewerequipment.com. The liners span pipe from 4 to 120 inches and Pow-R Mole splits and replaces through existing lead, The pneumatic shoring device (continued) renew pipe with bends, diameter changes or noncircular geometries. copper and plastic service lines from 3/4 to 2 inches. from Prospan Manufacturing is They can be used in gravity and pressure applications. The liners can be The single-person-operated made of lightweight anodized alu- installed in contiguous segments of several thousand feet by accessing machine has a compact, mod- minum. The maintenance-free unit uses user-friendly tabulated data. existing manhole structures. The product can be installed via inversion ular design. At 18 inches The device comes with a large selection of extensions and end attach- or pull-in-place methods and cured by a variety of methods. 812/723- long and 14 inches wide, it ments. 888/413-8100; www.prospanshoring.com. 0704; www.inliner.net. has a total weight of 145 pounds. The tool has 7.5 tons of pull force. Other features include a nonslip cylin- der activated jaw, out-of-pit machine controls, a detachable wheeled valve cart, and a 7 hp portable hydraulic power unit. The machine and hydrau- CIPP lining Complete lining lic power unit package includes 75 feet of 3/8-inch wire rope, 3/4- to The CIPP sewer lateral lining system from The complete lateral system (CLS) 1-inch splitter head, machine gate extension, and pipe gripper plate. Quik-Lining Systems allows users to install from MaxLiner seals lateral pipelines at 800/344-6653; www.powrmole.com. pipe directly from the wet-out stage into the the connection interface starting from ground without transporting, storing or load- the inside mainline and out into the lat- ing it into the launching device. The system eral. The system can be installed in feeds unlimited lengths of resin-impregnated 90-degree bends. Laterals can be lined High-pressure liner from 3 to 8 inches in diameter and can after the main liner has been installed, and laterals without a cleanout hydroexcavator handle all products designed for an inversion- can be lined from the mainline. The lateral system is ICC-ES compliant. The AllExcavate hydro- type installation. 276/656-1225; www.maxlinerusa.com. excavator from Vacall includes The pinch roller allows precise calibration of up to 10-inch-diameter a high-pressure water system CIPP tube and any design thickness from 2 to 100 mm. The cart-mounted, and intelligent control sys- propane-driven heater delivers 199,000 Btu/hr curing liners quickly and tem. The machine removes allows users to operate it indoors. Water and air manifolds are available. Continuous lining dirt around water, sewer, gas and other utility lines, and around founda- 714/296-5262; www.quiklining.com. The Top Gun F-24 system from Perma- tions where mass excavation is not possible. Water pumps are available in Liner Industries lines 18- to 24-inch pipes 10, 15 and 20 gpm at 3,000 to 3,500 psi. The water system, wand, control with 600 plus feet of continuous air inver- panel, tools and worker apparel are enclosed in a heated compartment. sion lining. The unit averages 1 foot of liner The AllSmartFlow CANbus control system has a programmable LCD Plastic pipe cutter inverted per 1.5 seconds. Rapid steam cure display that monitors engine, water flow and vacuum performance while The powered plastic pipe and tube cutter from allows users to complete multiple shots in allowing more precise boom and reel adjustments. A fully proportional RIDGID provides up to 250 cuts per charge. The one day. The turnkey installation system pendant, wired or wireless, is programmable for control away from the unit has a cutting capacity of up to 1 5/8 inches comes with manifold and hoses. The pre- chassis. Water tanks are fabricated with high-quality aluminum. The outside diameter on multilayer, polyethylene, poly- wet liner requires no wet-out facility. Five oval-shaped debris body features a hydraulic tailgate. An optional flush- propylene, PEX, rubber hose, PVC and CPVC. The 75-watt days of on-site training and certification ing system cleans the interior of the body. The unit uses a single engine. motor allows the ultrasharp, pointed X-CEL blade to are included. 866/336-2568; www.perma-liner.com. 800/382-8302; www.vacallindustries.com. cut in four seconds. Repeat cuts can follow by using the push-button blade release. The cutter is designed with

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MSW invites your national, state or local association to post notices WORTH NOTING and news items in this column. Send CALENDAR contributions to [email protected]. Jan. 10-12 AWARDS South Dakota Association of Rural Water Systems Annual Conference, Pierre. Visit The village of Montgomery received the 2011 Stormwater Manage- www.sdarws.com. ment award from the Illinois Association for Floodplain and Stormwater Jan. 30-Feb. 2 Management. American Water Works Association/Water Environment Federation Utility Man- agement Conference, Hyatt Regency Miami, Fla. Call 703/684-2441 or visit www. LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES wef.org.

APWA Feb. 13-15 The American Public Works Association is offering these Audio/Web Iowa Rural Water Association Annual Conference, Coralville. Visit www.iowarural courses: water.org. • Jan. 17 – How the Effective Utility Management Tool Will Signifi- cantly Improve Your Public Works Department Feb. 13-16 • Jan. 19 – Self Assessment: A Checklist for Improvement Colorado Rural Water Association Annual Conference, Colorado Springs. Visit www.coloradoruralwaterassociation.club.officelive.com. • Feb. 9 – Recycled Materials in Construction: Divert That Waste Stream • Feb. 23 – Understanding the Required EVT (Emergency Vehicle Feb. 14-16 Training) for Fleets North Dakota Rural Water Systems Association Annual Conference, Fargo. Visit Visit www.apwa.net. www.ndrw.org.

ASCE Feb. 22-24 The American Society of Civil Engineers has these courses: Montana Rural Water Systems Annual Conference, Great Falls. Visit www.mrws. • Jan. 4-6 – Pumping Systems Design for Civil Engineers, Las Vegas org. • Jan. 19-20 – Stormwater Treatment Using Detention Ponds and Feb. 27-March 1 Commercial Devices, Austin, Texas American Water Works Association Membrane Technology Conference & Exposi- • Jan. 24 – Sustainable Stormwater Hydrology: Concepts to Reduce tion, Glendale, Ariz. Visit www.awwa.org. Hydrologic Footprint, online • Feb. 9 – Pumping Systems Design for Civil Engineers, Chicago Feb. 27-March 1 • Feb. 14 – Stormwater BMPs: What Works, What Doesn’t and What Pumper & Cleaner Environmental Expo International, Indiana Convention Center, About Maintenance, online Indianapolis. Call 866/933-2653 or visit www.pumpershow.com.

Feb. 27-March 2 Rural Water Association of Utah Annual Conference, St. George. Visit www.rwau. net.

Feb. 28-March 1 Delaware Rural Water Association Annual Conference, Harrington. Visit www. drwa.org.

March 12-16 National Utility Contractors Association Annual Convention, Fort Worth, Texas. Call 703/358-9300 or visit www.nuca.com.

March 26-28 American Water Resources Association Spring Specialty Conference, Sheraton New Orleans Hotel. Visit www.awra.org.

• Feb. 29 – Stormwater Management Alternatives for Small Commer- cial Sites, online Visit www.asce.org.

Wisconsin The Department of Natural Resources is offering these courses: • March 1 – IT/Security, Madison • March 8 – Utility Management Training, TBA Visit www.dnr.state.wi.us.

The University of Wisconsin Department of Engineering-Professional Development is offering these courses: • Jan. 11-13 – Improving Public Works Construction Inspection Skills, Las Vegas • April 12-13 – Using WinSLAMM to Meet TMDL, LID and MS4 Stormwater Requirements, Madison Visit www.epdweb.engr.wisc.edu. F