NASSCO

The National Association of Sewer Service Companies (NASSCO) Board of Directors has selected Ted DeBoda, P.E., to succeed Irvin Gemora as Executive Director. DeBoda is currently manager of the URS Corporation’s Baltimore Office.

June 2010 Vol. 65 No. 6

Sanitary Sewer Operations: Blockage Removal

Of all sanitary sewer operations, blockage removal is perhaps the most demanding and highly visible. For the purpose of this discussion a blockage is defined as the “stopping or interruption of sanitary sewerage flow.”

Authored by: NASSCO member Stephen Tilson, Collection Systems Operations Consultant, Tilson Associates | June 2010 Vol. 65 No. 6

Pressures in Sewer Cleaning

Without a doubt, the most misunderstood facet of sewer cleaning is the relationship between flows and pressures. Generally, pressure is mistakenly viewed as the wildcard or the reason for concern, and flow is usually ignored. Operators often misunderstand the operation of their pump, the relationship to hose diameter and length to performance and other variables of jetting.

Authored by: NASSCO member Barry Howell, General Manager, Visu-Sewer, Inc. | April 2010 Vol. 65 No. 4

Editor's Log: Raising The Rehab Bar

Cured-in-place pipe rehabilitation technology for sewer systems has been an industry force for decades. The technology is generally well-accepted as an excellent trenchless alternative to dig-and-replace.

Authored by: Robert Carpenter, Editor | March 2010 Vol. 65 No. 3

NASSCO Continues With Diverse Program Development

The past year has been another busy one for NASSCO – the National Association of Sewer Service Companies – as the association continues to make significant contributions to the storm and sanitary sewer rehabilitation industries.

Authored by: Jeff Griffin, Senior Editor | January 2010 Vol. 65 No. 1

An End And Beginning For NASSCO Leadership

As executive director of the industry's leading trade association, I've been honored to learn and grow in this important role during the past eight years. Our industry is still considered young and watching it grow has been exciting. As I look back, I think about all that has changed since I was a young sewer rat, literally getting down and dirty to learn on the job.

Authored by: Irvin Gemora, NASSCO Executive Director | December 2009 Vol. 64 No. 12

RehabZone Goes ‘Live’

For the first time in its nine-year history, demonstrations will be part of the RehabZone at the 2010 UCT Underground Construction Technology International Conference & Exhibition, better known simply as UCT.

Authored by: Jeff Griffin, Senior Editor | December 2009 Vol. 64 No. 12

Pipebursting Evolution

Over the past 20 years, pipebursting has become firmly established as a primary method of replacing underground pipe infrastructure past its useful life.

November 2009 Vol. 64 No. 11

UCT RehabZone® Goes Live In 2010

The RehabZone will be hosting live product and technology demonstrations at the Underground Construction Technology International Conference & Exhibition (UCT) in Tampa, FL, on Jan. 19-21, 2010.

November 2009 Vol. 64 No. 11

NASSCO’s Inspector Training Program Gaining Momentum

In a relatively short period of time, NASSCO's Inspector Training and Certification Program (ITCP) is establishing new industry standards for inspecting cured in place pipe (CIPP) installations.

October 2009 Vol. 64 No. 10