When a disaster strikes in your area — either manmade or natural — it can be a godsend to have the speedy assistance of other cities or counties in your state, thanks to a mutual aid network that specializes in … Continue reading →
Pools are a sparkling part of summertime, especially for children. And while many cities operate pools, they can be difficult to maintain; however, most cities see value in them when it comes to the entertainment and recreational exercise opportunities they … Continue reading →
Remember the successful TV program “Undercover Boss”? Jonathan Gano, public works director of Des Moines, Iowa, invokes an unusual twist to that idea. Gano, who moved to Des Moines two years ago to take his current job, had been working … Continue reading →
Droughts, given the right collision of conditions, can take root anywhere, with sections of The Municipal’s readership already having experienced varying levels of drought early on in 2017. And as the traditional saying goes, “necessity is the mother of invention” … Continue reading →
Wisconsin cities are between a rock and a hard place when it comes to replacing lead pipes with those of an environmentally neutral material. Curt Witynski, J.D. assistant director, League of Wisconsin Municipalities, said that this issue has been discussed … Continue reading →
Page 10 Editor’s Note: Raising the grade Page 12 From the Cover: Ready to roll: C18 genset kept treatment plant online for five days Page 14 ‘World Capitals’: ‘Houseboat Capital of the World’ Lake Cumberland area, Ky. Page 16 Know … Continue reading →
Smart networks address inadequate and aging water infrastructures around the globe Southampton, UK, May 23 2017: i2O, the smart water network solutions company, today announced that it has appointed utility sector executive Silvia King to establish its presence in the … Continue reading →
What if your city’s utilities had a program that could pay down overdue balances; give those residents financial support and empowerment in other areas of their lives; avoid cutoff and reconnect fees; and save the hassle and expense of using … Continue reading →
During the last century, the U.S. had combined sewer systems that fed both stormwater and wastewater into the pipes. During heavy rains, the overflow of water would carry sewer into rivers through combined sewer overflows. These began to create serious … Continue reading →
New company website provides improved resource for individuals seeking mobile field computing technology solutions Logan, UT – Juniper Systems, Inc. announced today the official launch of the new www.junipersys.com. With an updated responsive design, the site is devoted to improving … Continue reading →
ON THE COVER Husky Portable Containment has strove to be the best at everything it does, leading to a series of one-of-a-kind innovations that continue to shape the fire industry. Providing innovative and quality products, strong customer service, fair pricing … Continue reading →
