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California desalination plant to be largest in Western Hemisphere
February 2013, Vol. 68 No. 2

Construction is set to begin on the $922 million Poseidon Carlsbad Desalination Project in San Diego County, CA, that will include an advanced-technology desalination plant and 10 miles of water pipeline.

Norfolk Replaces 92 Year Old Pipe With Hanson Pressure Pipe
January 2013, Vol. 68, No. 1

The city of Norfolk, VA, needed to replace 92-year-old reinforced concrete pressure pipe that had reached the end of its useful life in the city of Portsmouth.

Ice Pigging: New Water, Sewer Pigging Method Offers Unique Benefits
Jeff Griffin, Senior Editor
January 2013, Vol. 68, No. 1

A new breed of pipeline “pig” has arrived in the United States.

“Pigging” to clean pipelines is an accepted procedure used by utility pipeline owners. The process is relatively simple: a device (pig) is inserted into a pipe where pressure forces it through the pipe, scraping the inside sidewalls and carrying debris to an exit point out of the pipe. A variety of pig designs are available.

New name, network reflect “One Water” unity
October 2012, Vol. 67 No. 10

The Clean Water America Alliance announced a name change to the U.S. Water Alliance and the formation of a One Water Management network, both reflecting the organization’s core mission. “We’re changing our name but not our game,” explains Alliance President Ben Grumbles.

WEF applauds inclusion of water in political platforms
October 2012, Vol. 67 No. 10

The Water Environment Federation (WEF) applauds the Democratic and Republican National Committees for including support for water infrastructure in their party platforms.

CH2M HILL employees named World Environment Federation Fellows
October 2012, Vol. 67 No. 10

CH2M HILL, a global full-service consulting, design, construction and operations firm, has announcee that Jay Witherspoon, CH2M HILL International Technology Leader based in New Zealand, and Dr. Glen Daigger, International Water Association President and CH2M HILL Chief Technology Officer based in Colorado, have been recognized as 2012 Water Environment Federation (WEF) Fellows for their distinguished accomplishments in and contributions to the global water environment. Witherspoon and Dr. Daigger were recognized during WEFTEC 2012.

Patterson drilling down for answer to Texas water crisis
October 2012, Vol. 67 No. 10

Along Interstate 35, between Austin and San Antonio, the Texas Economic Miracle is thirsting for water. Tight restrictions on the Edwards Aquifer and the high costs of pipelines are choking off the potential growth of homes and businesses.

Water infrastructure investment depends on adaptive water management
October 2012, Vol. 67 No. 10

Aging infrastructure, population growth, legislative and legal developments have all contributed to an ongoing need to consider dynamic water management strategies and solutions while concurrently facing economic challenges.

IBM, Xylem and the International City/County Managers Association join forces with Growing Blue
October 2012, Vol. 67 No. 10

Growing Blue announced that IBM, Xylem Inc. and the International City/County Management Association (ICMA), represented by its Center for Sustainable Communities, have joined as new members of the Growing Blue network. The organizations will become part of Growing Blue's executive committee and will support its mission of raising awareness about water resource challenges and the need for thoughtful solutions.

Hanson Enhances Manufacturing Capabilities At Florida Plant
October 2012, Vol. 67 No. 10

Hanson Pressure Pipe has expanded the manufacturing capabilities at its Palatka, FL, plant, enabling increased production of larger-diameter, longer-laying lengths of B-303 Bar-Wrapped Concrete Cylinder Pipe (B-303). The first B-303 installation project since the enhancement is taking place in Portsmouth, VA, utilizing 36-inch diameter, 32-feet long pipes.

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