Public Works articles from June 2001

Public Works archives from June 2001

EDITORIAL VIEWPOINT.(U.S. water usage)(Brief Article)(Editorial)
June 1, 2001... More, more, more. Summer with its higher temperatures, higher gas prices, lawns that need watering, and vacation travelers, seems to accentuate the increasing demands that a growing (and more affluent) population places on our country's...

The Bush administration.(Brief Article)
June 1, 2001... The Bush administration is revising a controversial rule to reduce the arsenic levels in drinking water. Earlier, the administration delayed the rule that the EPA drafted late in the Clinton administration. EPA Administrator Christie Whitman...

Environmental Defense.(Brief Article)
June 1, 2001... The activist group Environmental Defense (ED) said in April that Bush administration officials were mistaken in their criticism of Davenport, Iowa, which was damaged by spring floods on the Mississippi River. ED'ssenior attorney, Tim...

Federal Highway Administration.(Brief Article)
June 1, 2001... The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA)held its National Highway Work Zone Safety Week in April with an event on the National Mall in Washington, D.C. The event featured a memorial of 868 orange traffic cones, each draped with a black...

Highway Construction Costs.(Brief Article)
June 1, 2001... FHWA reported highway construction costs increased 0.9 percent in the first quarter 2001, compared to the fourth quarter 2000, and increased 9.5 percent compared to the first quarter a year ago. The first quarter results raised the FHWA's...

Elaine Chao.(U.S. Labor Secretary)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2001... Labor Secretary Elaine Chao said now that Congress has repealed the Occupational Safety and Health Administration's ergonomics standard drafted during the Clinton administration--and President Bush has signed the repeal--OSHA will take a...

Erosion Control and Geotechnical Project Plans.(Brief Article)
June 1, 2001... Cities are surveyed on erosion control and geotechnical project plans. Over 8,200 cities in the U.S. and Canada were recently surveyed as part of the Public Works 2000 City Engineering Survey. Cities were queried on plans for erosion control...

Wahluke Branch Canal Siphon.(Washington State)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2001... Pipeline project presented many challenges. Some 95,000 acres of irrigated farmland and orchards in the state of Washington are served by the Wahluke Branch Canal Siphon. This system of regulating reservoirs, canals, and pipelines has been...

Hyperion Treatment Plant.(Los Angeles, California)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2001... Hyperion Treatment Plant garners high honor. The Hyperion Treatment Plant has been named by the American Public Works Association as one of the ten most outstanding public works projects of the 20th century. On November 23, 1998, the city...

Department of Public Works and Engineering.(Houston, Texas)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2001... Houston awards sewer repair contract. The city of Houston expects to spend nearly $2.4 million on sewer repairs. The Utilities Maintenance Division of the city's Department of Public Works and Engineering has awarded a two-year undefined work...

Black & Veatch.(O'Fallon, Missouri)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2001... City to upgrade its water system. Fast growing O'Fallon, Missouri has awarded Black & Veatch (Kansas City, Missouri) a contract to design a new water supply system and treatment facilities. Until now, the city has relied on seven deep rock...

Cobblestone District.(Buffalo, New York)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2001... Lighting fixtures help revitalize historic district. The revitalization of Buffalo, New York's Cobblestone District is intended to bring more people to this downtown area. Named for the cobblestones used to pave the streets and the cobblers who...

AUTOMATED RECHLORINATION STATION EFFECTIVELY SERVES Elevated Storage Tower.(Barberton, Ohio)
June 1, 2001... When rechlorination operations resulted in inconsistent chlorine residuals plus taste and odor complaints, Barberton, Ohio, installed an automated rechiorination station for its elevated water storage and gained effective "demand-based" control...

WATER RATE ADJUSTMENTS ARE CRUCIAL TO Water System Improvements.
June 1, 2001... Every public water system in the United States has been affected by the Safe Drinking Water Act. Shortly after the Act was enacted in 1974, the EPA promulgated the first National Drinking Water Standards. Since then, modifications and...

TEN FACTORS THAT WILL Shape The Water Industry.
June 1, 2001... Now that we are--by all definitions--safely into the new millennium, it is a good time to examine the future of the water industry. A year ago in a special "Water" issue of The Environmental Benchmarker & Strategist[TM] we marveled at the...

INNOVATIVE TUNNELING APPROACH EMPLOYED FOR Downtown Honolulu Sewer Restoration.
June 1, 2001... With Honolulu's sewer system aging and corroded, the need to restore adequate sewerage capacity was of the highest priority, but the remedy was anything but simple. It required the reconstruction of 8,000 ft of a 36-in. diameter major trunk...

INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT COMPLETES Sewer Rehab Project.
June 1, 2001... The challenge was to rehabiliate a 2.5-mile seer running fling under one of the busiest airports in the world without interrupting flight operations or vehicular traffic. The central complex includes 123 gates in nine passenger terminals...

THE BIG PROJECT AT Little Noonday.(Little Noonday Creek in Cobb County, Georgia)
June 1, 2001... The Little Noonday Creek Interceptor project in Cobb County, Georgia, is an example of how a booming region was able to address two core issues: aging infrastructure and managing future growth efficiently and effectively. It is also a microcosm...

VAIL, COLORADO CONSTRUCTS A New Ice Dome.
June 1, 2001... One of the premier skiing and year-round recreation areas in the country, Vail, Colorado, places value on its ability to deliver a variety of leisure activities to its residents and visitors. The Vail Recreation District has managed and...

PEDESTRIAN AND BICYCLE CRASH Analysis Tool.
June 1, 2001... The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) in cooperation with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has developed a Pedestrian and Bicycle Crash Analysis Tool (PBCAT) through the University of North Carolina Highway Safety...

DESIGNING WATER INFRASTRUCTURE FOR AN Expanding Community.
June 1, 2001... Home builder Del Webb has undertaken development of Anthem, Arizona, one of the largest master planned communities in Maricopa County, on approximately 5,800 acres located north of Phoenix. Current zoning densities on this property allow...

HISTORIC VILLAGE STEPS INTO THE Future with GIS.
June 1, 2001... When the picturesque village of Hartland was settled in 1839 by Stephen Warren, the 240 acres he purchased were dotted with forests and streams, and punctuated by scattered Potawatomi encampments. In an early photograph, major population...

PREPARING FOR CONTROVERSY on Public Works Projects.
June 1, 2001... Controversial public works projects are inevitable. As stewards of public resources, we must make decisions on the public's behalf that will not please everyone. Sometimes a decision concerning a project results in a public controversy that...

Department of Public Services.
June 1, 2001... Finding and retaining skilled mechanics. "There are a lot of people who would like to work for the city at our pay grade, but to find a qualified mechanic is a little tougher," says Paul jasperson, director of fleet management at Salt Lake...

Prestressed Concrete Tanks.(Company Business and Marketing)
June 1, 2001... This firm specializes in the design, construction, and prestressing of machine strand-wrapped prestressed concrete liquid storage tanks both nationally and internationally. The company has constructed individual tanks ranging from 80,000 gal to...

Liners for Tanks.(Brief Article)(Product Announcement)
June 1, 2001... Designed for direct contact with potable water, the CIM system is a cold-applied liquid that cures to form a seamless, elastomeric fully-adhered liner able to bridge joints and cracks up to 2 in. or more. CIM adheres to virtually any surface...

Steel Water Tanks.(Brief Article)
June 1, 2001... For over 50 years, this company has designed, engineered, constructed, repaired, and maintained field-erected steel water storage tanks, reservoirs, and standpipes. For private and municipal utilities seeking new or expanded water storage...

Wirewound Concrete Tanks.(Brief Article)
June 1, 2001... This firm specializes in the design and construction of circular prestressed concrete tanks for use as liquid containment vessels. The tanks conform to AWWA Standard D110, Type III. A continuous steel diaphragm is embedded in the wall of every...

Storage Tank Services.(Brief Article)
June 1, 2001... This firm offers a complete range of services to tank owners, prospective tank owners, consulting engineers, and contractors. It is an industry leader in such fields as tank maintenance and rehabilitation engineering, pre-maintenance...

Water Storage Solutions.(Brief Article)
June 1, 2001... This firm supplies prestressed wire wound concrete water storage tanks in all shapes, sizes, and styles, and serves as the single source for all phases of the tank design and construction. Its tanks "can be built at virtually any location. No...

Steel Tanks & Services.(Brief Article)
June 1, 2001... This company supplies field-erected ground or elevated steel tanks and maintenance services, including moving/re-erecting, demolition, raising/lowering, inspection/maintenance, emergency response, and engineering services. The company can also...

FRP Environmental Covers.(fiberglass reinforced plastic)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2001... These fiberglass reinforced plastic (FRP) covers for water and wastewater tank and reservoir applications are said to provide maximum strength at minimum weight, create aesthetically pleasing installations, minimize maintenance and operating...

Lined Steel Tanks.(Brief Article)
June 1, 2001... Aquastore[R] tanks with their glass-fused-to-steel coatings are said to be ideal for your potable water storage applications. "Our bolted tanks meet AWWA-D103 design standards" and Glass 97[TM] coating "is ANSI/NSF 61 certified for potable...

Effective Bird Repellent.(Brief Article)
June 1, 2001... By simply adding Geri to landfill daily cover, birds do not dig through the synthetic cover or even sit on it. It is effective under a variety of weather conditions, economical, and user friendly. Dramatic before- and after-use reductions (see...

Removes Hydrogen Sulfide.(Brief Article)
June 1, 2001... SulfaTreat 410HP odor control and gas processing product is a non-hazardous granular media that selectively removes [H.sub.2]S and light mercaptans to control sewage odors and treat biogas from digesters and landfills. Contaminated air or gas...

Backhoe Mounted Thumbs.(Brief Article)
June 1, 2001... These backhoe and excavator thumbs feature adjustable working positions. Models available to fit extendible sticks. Stores complete on the boom. Clamp on and weld on units available. All units are designed for heavy-duty use.

Manhole Cover Lifter.(Brief Article)
June 1, 2001... The one-person operable MICL (mechanized inspection cover lifter) extracts and removes covers that are hard to handle, reducing risks and physical effort. It can handle round, square, rectangular, or triangular covers. The 28-lb MICL is made...

Pavement Renewal Software.(Brief Article)
June 1, 2001... MXRENEW[TM] pavement renewal software is an engineer-friendly tool for rapid and accurate design of all types of road rehabilitation projects. Features include optimization of overlay design, pavement layers keyed into existing pavement, visual...

Microfiltratian Membrane Systems.(Brief Article)
June 1, 2001... Septra CB microfiltration membrane systems provide high removal of Giardia and Cryptosporidium either by integrating with existing infrastructure or as new, stand-alone water treatment facilities. Septra CB microfiltration modules are high...

Sitework Estimates and Calculations.(Brief Article)
June 1, 2001... Powered by this company's Estimator and Earthwork software, the Civil Solution provides quick and accurate calculations and estimates for all sitework projects. The Earthwork software eliminates the need to manually grid off cut and fill...

Sludge Blanket Level Control.(Brief Article)
June 1, 2001... The 602-LP monitors and controls the top of the alum floc layer in upflow drinking water clarifiers. This floc is too thin to be detected by sonar methods, but it is highly visible to the 602-LP's pulsed optical beam. The meter can be used to...

Water Jet Units.(Brief Article)
June 1, 2001... This firm has introduced two new trailer-mounted water jet units. The Model 2812 is designed to clean 11/2-in, to 10-in, lines and generates 2,800 psi at 12 gpm. The Model 2514 will clean 3- to 12-in, diameter lines with 300 ft of...

Manages Stormwater Flows.(Brief Article)
June 1, 2001... The Attenuator stormwater storage chambers mitigate problems associated with uncontrolled high volume parking lot and roadway runoff. The Attenuators, when combined with the Vortechs System, provide a total stormwater solution. The system...

Water Level Sensor.(Brief Article)
June 1, 2001... The WL300 water level sensor consists of a solid state pressure sensor encapsulated in a stainless steel submersible 3/4-in. diameter housing. The sensor has a molded on waterproof cable that connects the sensor to the monitoring device. The...

Hydraulic Excavator.(Brief Article)
June 1, 2001... The XL 3200 excavator is a 34,500-lb machine whose boom actually imitates the movements of the human arm and wrist, so it is able to swing from side to side, reach up for loading and unloading, and dig straight down. The 220[degrees] boom...

Chipper with Box.(Brief Article)
June 1, 2001... The Model 2070XL Twister chipper/chip box combination provides a heavy-duty, mid-range brush chipper that does not require a specially outfitted truck. The turntable chipper, complete with a 1800 rotation and 14 locking positions, allows brush...

Collision Avoidance System.(Brief Article)
June 1, 2001... The SuperSight collision avoidance system consists of a camera that mounts at the rear of the vehicle and a cab-mounted monitor, whose green screen can handle nighttime, heavy fog, rain, or snow conditions. Its military-type green phosphor...

Vibratory Roller.(Brief Article)
June 1, 2001... The 5,445-lb BW100AD-3 tandem ride-on vibratory roller for medium-duty compaction work is powered by a 2-cylinder, air-cooled Deutz diesel engine. It exerts up to 7,440 lb of centrifugal force per drum. Rolling width is 39.4 in. Its modular...

Excavator Attachment.
June 1, 2001... The PowerTilt[R] attachment for Bobcat excavators functions as an articulated, hydraulic "wrist," allowing excavator operators to tilt the bucket to either side for improved excavating. The PowerTilt provides increased digging dexterity and...

Compact Sweeper.(street and sidewalk sweeper)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2001... The compact CS500 sweeper can be used to clean sidewalks, pathways, and alleyways, as well as large surfaces such as downtown districts, airports, and theme parks. Its two independent brushes sweep a width of 10 ft 6 in. Joystick controlled...

Whole Tree Chipper.(Brief Article)
June 1, 2001... The 19-in. capacity Model 1900 towable and self-propelled whole tree chipper's redesigned hydraulic feed system nearly doubled the Model 1900's crushing and pulling power. Six- to 8-in. capacity limbs can be folded, crushed, and broken to feed...

Salt and Sand Spinner Disc.(ice control for roads)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2001... This company has added a 9-in. diameter urethane sand/salt spinner disc to its winter road maintenance product line. The spinner, for use on pickup truck tailgate spreaders, will be made in bi-directional (straight) vane, or formed clockwise...

Pneumatic Tire Roller.(Brief Article)
June 1, 2001... The Hypac C560B pneumatic tire roller offers faster travel speeds for greater productivity and an ergonomic operator's station for improved comfort and convenience. A 110-hp Cummins diesel engine allows the machine to work at speeds up to 15.5...

Telescopic Crane.(Brief Article)
June 1, 2001... The Model 10620 heavy-duty telescopic crane features a 55,000 ft-lb capacity and can lift a maximum of 10,000 lb at 5.5 ft. A proportional radio remote control is standard. The 10620 uses a planetary winch system that operates at speeds of 60...

Filter Bed Underdrain.(Brief Article)
June 1, 2001... The Multiblock[TM] water and wastewater filter bed underdrain system for efficient retrofits and plant expansions, supports single-, dual-, or mixed-media without the underlying support gravel bed--allowing for deeper media depths, reduced...

MSW Trash Combustor.(municipal solid waste)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2001... This municipal solid waste and industrial trash combustor is equipped with a 30-cu yd hydraulic loader and a "flip top" lid that allows it to be loaded with up to 18 tons of waste 28 ft long and 8 ft wide at one time. The typical waste...

Stop/Slow Paddle Signs.(Brief Article)
June 1, 2001... This hand-held combination slow/stop sign for use at construction sites, work zones, and school and pedestrian crossings is laminated its full length using 3M Diamond Grade reflective sheeting for higher visibility. The "stop" half of the sign...

Monitor Stormwater Overflows.(Brief Article)
June 1, 2001... The Stormlog Event Recorder is an event data logger specifically designed to provide a cost-effective and simple solution for assessing the operation of stormwater overflows. The system uses a fluid detection device as the sensor, which can be...

Single Drum Roller.(road construction)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2001... The AC-2 Series features seven models of vibratory compactors, each with low center of gravity and stability in both the front and rear of the unit. This counterbalance improves operation on rough ground for much better compaction. The cab...

Sedimentation Chamber for Stormwater Management.(Brief Article)
June 1, 2001... The StormGate Separator [TM] is an offline sedimentation chamber that allows for the settling of solids and the separation of free oils and greases commonly found in stormwater runoff. During a rain storm, it directs the more polluted initial...

Easy Leachfield Installation.(Brief Article)
June 1, 2001... The flexibility to accommodate natural terrain features and avoid obstructions in leachfield installations is now available with the Contour [TM] Wedge, which is designed for use with the company's standard or high capacity Infiltrator and...

Landfill Gas Monitor.(Brief Article)(Statistical Data Included)
June 1, 2001... The LMS-40 is a portable, complete landfill site datalogging monitor for simultaneous measuring of methane, carbon dioxide, oxygen, and pressure. Numerous other toxic gases and temperature measurements are available. A built-in data-logger...

Rock Backreamer.(Brief Article)(Product Announcement)
June 1, 2001... The new Ditch Witch(R) Rhino rock backreamer is for enlarging diameters of pilot holes made through rocky soil with horizontal directional drilling equipment. Gutting cones welded on the tool's shaft contain tungsten carbide inserts. It is...

Manual Past Puller.(Brief Article)
June 1, 2001... The new Model MP-3 manual post puller features a waist-high, extendible handle for maximum leverage, a two position chain receiver that allows maximum pulling power or pulling speed, and a large alloy steel foot for maximum stability. Each...

Vibratory Plate Compactor.(Brief Article)(Product Announcement)
June 1, 2001... The BP18/45-2 single-direction, vibratory plate compactor delivers 18,000 lb of centrifugal force, an increase of more than 650 lb from the model it replaces. Choice of standard 5.5-hp Honda gasoline engine or an optional 4-hp gasoline engine....

[0] Whole Tree Chipper.(Brief Article)(Product Announcement)
June 1, 2001... The Model 20/36 whole tree chipper efficiently recycles wood waste, including brush, and with a 16-in. diameter chipping capacity, it is also said to be excellent for residential or small land and lot clearing. Equipped with a hydraulic...

Wastewater Package Plant.(Brief Article)(Product Announcement)
June 1, 2001... This line of pre-engineered and prefabricated package biological wastewater treatment systems provide a cost-effective alternative for pollution control, says the company. The modular systems provide the user with a complete wastewater...

WORTH TELLING.
June 1, 2001... * Microsoft Government has announced it is teaming with GovPartner (San Diego, California), the e-government affiliate of the municipal management consulting firm, Berryman & Henigar. Executives from the three companies say they expect their...

LEGAL ASPECTS OF PUBLIC WORKS.
June 1, 2001... Provision of services by a municipality to a qualified private community. The appeal of the case of Briarglen II Condominium Association, Inc., Plaintiff-Appellant, vs. Township of Freehold, Defendant-Respondent, to the Superior Court of New...