Public Works articles from October 2001

Public Works archives from October 2001

EDITORIAL VIEWPOINT.(Brief Article)(Editorial)
October 1, 2001... We too often take them for granted--our loved ones, our comforts, our freedoms, the people whose job it is to protect us, the people who make sure our communities run the way they should--it's human nature to go about our daily business...

Federal Highway Administration (FHWA).(Brief Article)
October 1, 2001... A team that included representatives of the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) has won an award for its work in identifying and mobilizing support for the Superpave asphalt technology. "Superpave technology is essential in producing stronger...

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).(Brief Article)
October 1, 2001... The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has issued recommendations for fluoride use in the current environment of widespread use of bottled waters and availability of a host of fluoride-containing products. Fluoride is a well-known...

EPA's Science Advisory Board.(Brief Article)
October 1, 2001... Meanwhile, EPA's Science Advisory Board has urged the agency to modify its analysis of the benefits of lowering the arsenic standard for drinking water. The board's arsenic review panel issued a report noting the importance of considering the...

EPA said it would provide $4 million in financial assistance.(Brief Article)(Statistical Data Included)
October 1, 2001... EPA said it would provide $4 million in financial assistance to clean contamination from leaking underground storage tanks. It expects to select up to 40 pilot projects to help states and cities clean the properties. Administrator Christie...

EPA was working on a comprehensive strategy to reduce air pollution.(Brief Article)
October 1, 2001... EPA was working on a comprehensive strategy to reduce air pollution. It missed an August 17 deadline from the Bush administration to reform its New Source Review (NSR) permitting program, but delayed those recommendations until a broader plan...

Voluntary Protection Programs (VPP).(Brief Article)
October 1, 2001... Labor Secretary Elaine Chao said Congress should enact legislation to codify OSHA's Voluntary Protection Programs (VPP) under the 1970 Occupational Safety and Health Act. "VPP has earned a permanent place in the Occupational Safety and Health...

Bush administration and the National Governors Association.(Brief Article)
October 1, 2001... In other Washington news, the Bush administration and the National Governors Association formed a task force to examine electricity infrastructure issues. The task force will look into current state and federal policies and make recommendations...

The National Transportation Safety Board.(Brief Article)
October 1, 2001... The National Transportation Safety Board has urged DOT to toughen medical certification requirements for commercial drivers. The recommendation came in a NTSB report on a bus accident that occurred May 9, 1999, in New Orleans. It killed 22...

City to improve operations of its water division.(Brief Article)
October 1, 2001... The city of Topeka, Kansas has selected software from Hansen Information Technologies (Sacramento, California) to manage the operations and customer service activities of the city's water division. The company's infrastructure and eCitizen...

Wastewater management options for rural communities.(Review)
October 1, 2001... The booklet "Choices for Communities: Wastewater Management Options for Rural Areas" is now available from the National Small Flows Clearinghouse (NSFC), West Virginia University, Margantown, West Virginia (Web site: www.nsfc.wvu.edu). ...

Historic brownfields agreement signed.(Brief Article)
October 1, 2001... Charlotte, North Carolina officials and state Environment and Natural Resources Secretary Bill Ross have signed an agreement that allows a state brownfields specialist to work exclusively on sites in the Charlotte area. The agreement, which...

Bioengineering the Future of Wastewater Management.
October 1, 2001... Through a concerted team effort by public officials and private consultants, New York City is enjoying an environmental renaissance in the waters that surround the city. In fact, the water quality in and around New York City is better now than...

Salem Odor Management Focus Creates Wastewater Plant Success.(Brief Article)(Statistical Data Included)
October 1, 2001... For years, the South Sewerage District (SESD) in Salem, Massachusetts, was plagued by odor complaints. The primary wastewater treatment facility's close proximity to a residential neighborhood contributed significantly to the problem. In...

Valves Control Flow In County Wastewater Treatment Process.(Brief Article)(Statistical Data Included)
October 1, 2001... Before November 2000, the Gwinnett County (Georgia) Department of Public Utilities (DPU) operated seven small- to mid-capacity wastewater treatment plants that were collectively treating over 48 mgd. With population increases averaging about...

City Officials Dedicated to Keeping Downtown Clean.(Brief Article)
October 1, 2001... A tourist from central Ohio recently wrote to the Chicago Tribune describing a pleasant surprise. "On July 4, I visited Chicago for the first time. I was expecting a dirty city filled with graffiti and trash. What I found instead astonished me....

Planning, Team Work, and Equipment Choices Benefit L.A. Recycling Program.(Statistical Data Included)
October 1, 2001... Few major metropolitan areas generate and recycle the volumes of yard trimmings as does the city of Los Angeles. On any given day, an average of 1,500 tons of yard trimmings are collected and-as a result of a comprehensive program, a commitment...

Children's Involvement Promotes Recycling Awareness.(Brief Article)
October 1, 2001... Encouraging the public's commitment to recycling is an ongoing challenge for solid waste departments that continue to face mandated recycling goals. One way to remind households that waste reduction keeps collection costs down is to involve...

Matching Treatment Goals With the Proper Coagulant--Current Practices With Aluminum and Iron Based Coagulants: PART II.(Statistical Data Included)
October 1, 2001... Looking for improvement, treatment facilities continue to rely on coagulation to enhance water quality and meet the demands of both regulators and consumers. After setting their overall treatment goals, they often find simple coagulant changes...

LESSONS LEARNED FROM TEXAS BAYOUS: IDENTIFYING BACTERIA SOURCES.
October 1, 2001... Facing bacteria levels that are too high for contact recreation, public works departments are under increasing pressure to make additional investments in sewer maintenance or replacement. But the answer to improving urban water quality may not...

Emerging Technology--Engineers Tap GIS for Building Better Water Models.(Geographic information systems)
October 1, 2001... Engineers--who for years built hydraulic computer models inside traditional modeling environments--have provent that GIS tools can be used to build better models faster and more efficiently. Models built using GIS tools produce more refined...

Using Systems Analysis to Enhance CMMS Software Implementation.(computerized maintenance management system)
October 1, 2001... Implementing a computerized maintenance management system (CMMS) to automate procedures and streamline information handling is a significant change for organizations operating with paper-driven systems and informal meetings. As you examine the...

Hydraulic Analysis Shows City How to Manage Expanding Service Areas.
October 1, 2001... Boise, the "City of Trees," is Idaho's capital. Nestled along a river where the desert meets the mountains, Boise offers urban amenities without urban hassles. The availability of work, along with a minimal commute and a favorable climate, has...

Louisville Manages Stormwater Events With In-Line Storage.
October 1, 2001... Louisville, Kentucky, is one of seven cities in the United States selected by the EPA to be showcased in its Combined Sewer Overflow (CSO) Report to Congress. The city earned its leadership role through years of effort by the Louisville and...

Safety Equipment Buyers' Guide.(Buyers Guide)(Directory)
October 1, 2001... Safety Equipment Buyers' Guide Company Clothing, Flags, Gas Safety Work Zone Dectectors Personnel Aim SAFETY USA, INC. * Allegro...

PW UPDATE: EQUIPMENT.(public works departments use fleet management software)(Statistical Data Included)
October 1, 2001... Getting the most from fleet management software. It's hardly a secret that equipment maintenance, for a city of any size at all, is an expensive business. For example, it costs the city of Pasadena, California, $3.5 million each year to...

Pedestrian Sweeper Improved.(PS300)(Brief Article)(Product Announcement)
October 1, 2001... The PS300 pedestrian sweeper has a new single-button feature that lowers/raises brushes and turns brushes on/off. Other features include two-step straight-through suction, two self-leveling brushes that sweep a 48-in, wide path, 2-micron dust...

Regenerative Air Sweeper.(Model 435)(Brief Article)(Product Announcement)
October 1, 2001... The new Model 435 state-of-the-art regenerative air sweeper "comes equipped with features that are sure to be copied for years to come." Designed with both contractors and municipalities in mind, the mid-size Model 435 "offers superior...

Sweeps, Collects Litter.(Model 424-TR Green Machine )(Brief Article)(Product Announcement)
October 1, 2001... The Model 424-TR Green Machine for sidewalk and area sweeping maintains all the operator comfort features without the high-speed capability of the HS model. Twin wheeled, fully adjustable seat is especially suited for applications where the...

Mechanical Sweeper.(Broom Bear)(Brief Article)(Product Announcement)
October 1, 2001... The Broom Bear is a 4-wheel, single engine mechanical sweeper that is said to combine unmatched power and performance with low operating costs, and simple operation with a high degree of driver comfort and safety. Features include a 350-gal...

Portable Water Tanks.(Porta-Tank)(Brief Article)(Product Announcement)
October 1, 2001... The Porta-Tank is a self-contained water storage and power spray system that fits easily into the bed of a dump truck, flat bed truck, or trailer, thus eliminating the need for a single-purpose water tanker. Porta-Tanks come in 1,400 to 5,000...

New Tow-A-Vac.(street cleaning machine)(Brief Article)(Product Announcement)
October 1, 2001... The Tow-A-Vac cleaning machine is especially suited for clearing trash, dirt, and debris from parking lots, building entrances, intersections, and roadways, and can easily be towed by your existing truck or tractor. It features a Kohler...

Easy to Operate Sweeper.(Centurion sweeper)(Brief Article)(Product Announcement)
October 1, 2001... The new Centurion[TM] sweeper is uniquely operated with the touch of one button. The user-friendly machine simplifies operation, reduces need for multiple passes by 50 percent, contains dust, and reduces sand and debris migration into storm...

Broom Attachment.(SweepEx Mega 720 )(Brief Article)(Product Announcement)
October 1, 2001... The new SweepEx Mega 720 broom attachment boasts a 72-in, long mainframe for cleaning up dirt, leaves, snow, material spills, standing water, and gravel. Mounting kits for forklifts, bucket lips, three-point hitches (Class 1 and 2), and...

Backhoe Mounted Thumbs.(information on product)(Brief Article)
October 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. Other attachments...

Attachment for Efficient Leaf Collection.(Street Saver leaf collection attachment - information on product)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2001... The Street Saver leaf collection attachment fits on three major brands of large square balers. The attachment's design incorporates a baler's standard spring tines, followed by abrasion resistant sweeping brushes to clean leaves and yard debris...

New Classic II[TM] Service Body Boasts Rugged Construction.(Brief Article)
October 1, 2001... Modeled after the original Classic(r) Series service body, the Classic II features modern, convenient slam-action tailgate with double panel construction; an automotive-quality bubble-type and mechanical seal combination for complete...

Quick Mount Snowplow Cart.(Brief Article)
October 1, 2001... Bring the snowplow to your truck-- no more driving your truck to the plow. Quick removal of a plow takes three simple steps: slide the cart under the plow and truck; lower the plow onto the cart; and disconnect the chain and hydraulic lines,...

Complete Line of Synthetic Lubricants.(Red Line Oil)(Brief Article)(Product Announcement)
October 1, 2001... This company offers a complete line of efficient synthetic lubricants for a variety of applications. "Red Line Oil is produced from the finest synthetic base stocks available today. In two recent tests Red Line Oil proved superior by reducing...

Handicap Access in Marinas.(Brief Article)
October 1, 2001... The Marina Ramp Rider provides easy, independent handicap access from a wharf to floating docks. It is self-leveling, and can handle water level variations up to 40 ft. The Marina Ramp Rider is accepted by the ADA, and meets elevator safety...

Headlight Package for Snowplows.(Brief Article)
October 1, 2001... The new BOSS plow light package features custom-designed composite lights with dual halogen bulbs. The reflective surfaces of the headlights are optimized to get the best possible width and distance from each bulb, whether on high or low beam....

Manhole Dewatering Pumps.(SP Series)(Brief Article)(Statistical Data Included)
October 1, 2001... SP Series lightweight, portable manhole dewatering pumps are designed for exceptional performance in handling dewatering and drainage of a manhole up to 65 ft deep. They can operate in any position, even upside down, and can fit into 17 in. or...

Automated Side Loader.(from AutoCat)(Brief Article)(Product Announcement)
October 1, 2001... With 10-yd body capacity and a 4-ft arm reach, the AutoCat[TM] automated side loader is said to be ideal for municipal street-side collection. The small-bodied loader has a close reaching arm that motions up the side of the hopper during...

New Pipe Laser Series.(Brief Article)
October 1, 2001... TP-L4 pipe lasers have retained all features of the popular TP-L3 lasers. For example, the TP-L4 includes high-speed SmartLine(r) so it automatically finds and locks onto its target up to twice as fast, speeding second-day setups. Its onboard...

Asphalt Recycler.(Bagela)(Brief Article)(Product Announcement)
October 1, 2001... Engineered with quality German precision, the Bagela asphalt recycler has been introduced into the U.S. Two models (weighing 5,500 and 11,000 lb) are available to recycle up to 7 or 10 tons of hot recycled asphalt per hour. Both trailers can be...

Submersible Level Transducers.(Model 330T)(Brief Article)(Statistical Data Included)
October 1, 2001... These all-titanium small bore submersible level transducers are said to be ideal for marine applications in saltwater or other brackish conditions, as well as other water/wastewater applications that require a small bore (0.74 in. diameter),...

Electric Hardscape Saw.(HSS-14)(Brief Article)(Product Announcement)
October 1, 2001... The HSS-14 saw for paver installation work is available with an electric motor to give users the freedom to use the saw in any environment. It features a special dust control system that makes dry cutting of pavers dust-free. It has a 14-in,...

Rear Loader.(Alpha)(Brief Article)(Product Announcement)
October 1, 2001... The Alpha [R] rear loader is a medium-compaction, full-eject body "ideal for municipalities where high performance and competitive pricing is important. The lightweight body design allows for mounting on less expensive, single-axle chassis."...

Save on Wastewater Disinfection.(Brief Article)
October 1, 2001... This company says manufacturing your own disinfection product makes more sense than ever following the launch of its new CT Cell, part of the ClorTec line. The new design "delivers a significant reduction in both salt, power, and disinfection...

Portable Dewatering Pump.(Ready 56 submersible pump)(Brief Article)(Product Announcement)
October 1, 2001... The Ready 56 submersible pump is said to be ideal for dewatering construction sites, trenches, deep excavations, and ponds. Its 123 lb weight and 11.5 in. diameter make it easy to transport to any site. The high-head model develops up to 140 ft...

Improves Water Quality.(Red Valve Co Tideflex Mixing System)(Brief Article)(Product Announcement)
October 1, 2001... The new NSF-61-approved Tideflex [R] Mixing System (TMS) is said to greatly improve the quality of drinking water in finished water storage reservoirs. The TMS is a combination of Tideflex check valve technology and a piping manifold that can...

Upgrade Your BOD Plant.(Brief Article)
October 1, 2001... This firm says it has developed a costeffective alternative to upgrade your existing BOD plant into a total nitrification system or increase the treatment capacity of your existing nitrification plant to meet new higher projected flows. The...

Loader for Tight Areas.(Swing Loader)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2001... Swing Loaders are especially effective when operating where space is limited, such as in road construction. Four different sizes are offered, with up to 130 hp. The four-wheel steering with the hydraulic cylinder on the suspension system...

WORTH TELLING.
October 1, 2001... * Mark A. Pfeffer has been promoted to sales manager at Paxton-Mitchell Company (Omaha, Nebraska). * The Navy announces a change of command for the Navy Public Works Center San Diego. Captain James M. Barrett, Ill, Civil Engineer Corps,...

LEGAL ASPECTS OF PUBLIC WORKS.
October 1, 2001... Air quality, jurisdiction, and due process. The North Carolina Court of Appeals considered the case of Pisgah Oil Company, Inc., Petitioner-Appellant, vs. Western North Carolina Regional Air Pollution Control Agency, Respondent-Appellee, and...