Water Management

The Plastics Pipe Institute Inc. (PPI) recently announced that an analysis has been completed on the potential effects of disinfectants on potable water supply polyethylene (PE) pipe. The findings are now available to the industry in a report posted online.

Veolia Water North America (Veolia Water) recently unveiled the Water Impact Index, the first indicator enabling a comprehensive assessment of the impact of human activity on water resources.

ASCE Pipelines Conference 2010, August 28 ? September 1, 2010, Keystone, Colorado

Caterpillar Inc. has acquired all assets of Underground Imaging Technologies Inc. (UIT) through its majority owned affiliate, Underground Imaging Technologies LLC.

In the struggles associated with today?s economy and aging infrastructure, many utilities are faced with the financial challenge of meeting their operating budgets while finding capital funds to make needed improvements.

The Obama Administration and the passage of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act have stemmed the nation?s monthly job losses.

The National Utility Contractors Association (NUCA) recently honored the 2009 recipient of its prestigious “We Dig America Award” – Rep. Earl Blumenauer (D-Ore.).

Perhaps it was the destination ? the magnificent Gaylord Texan Hotel & Convention Center in Dallas.

Leanne Butkovic, editorial assistant, interviews representatives from Insituform, McGard and Primayer/ADS about recent awards at AWWA’s ACE10.

The implementation of water conservation measures may allow a city to extend its water supply and thereby delay the need for additional water sources.