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Florida Flood Relief
Road-and-drainage department proceeds with original canal enclosure plan, despite unforeseen complications. Read more
WRRDA provides for water, sewer, and waterway projects
The Water Resources Development Act’s recent reauthorization gives local water and sewer authorities two much-needed things: more influence on federal projects that affect their constituents and a new financing option. Read more
Product Spotlight: Hand and Power Tools
Hand and Power Tools were featured in the September issue of Public Works magazine. Read more
Infrastructure rock stars to stop bridge collapses
Missouri scientists have developed “smart” rocks to monitor the stability of a bridge from the inside out. Read more
An Infrastructure Vacation
Assuming I can ever afford to retire, I have two travel fantasies. Both rely on sound infrastructure. Read more
Bearings fail for many reasons
Most bearing failures are related to lubrication and contamination. Here are some myths and misconceptions. Read more
Department of the Month
Recognizing safety in public works
Bloomingdale's Water Reclamation Facility is honored with the 2014 WEF George W. Burke Safety Award for the State of Illinois. The recognition singles out an outstanding safety program at a wastewater treatment facility. Read more
Making stressful meetings easier for presenters
Here is advice and tips for relaying stressful information during a public meeting. Read more
Industry
U.S. Supreme Court sides with public whistleblower
Edward R. Lane was fired for firing a state legislator on his payroll who wasn’t doing any work. The U.S. Supreme Court has unanimously vindicated him. Read more
2014 AWWA ACE and 2014 WEFTEC exhibitors
This year our annual WaterWorks round-up also includes stormwater products. Read more
10 joints for pressurized water and sewer pipes
A specifier's guide to the most common steel and rubber gasketed joints. Read more