When the Mayor of Cascade Idaho set into motion his plan to improve his community, he knew that a top priority would be a basic need – water.  Not that the town was running out of water, it’s just that its infrastructure was in horrific shape and in need of major repair.  His solution – replace the city’s entire water and wastewater system with high density polyethylene (HDPE).

“The secret is out and people understand that Idaho is a marvelous place to live,” said Mayor
R.W. Carter about the population explosion that is taking place in southern Idaho.  “We
have all the amenities that go with other recreational areas like Vail, Park City and
other resort communities,” said Carter.  “It’s bringing people who want to live
in an aesthetically stunning place with outdoor adventure, and the thing
that will support every facet of the community’s impending growth
is water.”

Cascade is a small
lumber mill town
that is trying to
bring its piping
infrastructure
into the 21st
century. 
Cascade’s
piping
infrastructure

was similar to a lot of towns across the country –under funded and neglected.  The history of the public works department was one of buying whatever pipe was the cheapest at the time of needed expansion or repair.  “Every kind of pipe ever invented over the years has found its way into our system,” said Carter.

A large new resort near town is attracting people from everywhere on the globe and Carter wants to be prepared for the expected triple in population in the near future.  After receiving funding from the Department of Agriculture, city leaders started the daunting task of determining what methods and materials they would use to replace the system.

“We want to be equipped with a system that will last far into the future so that the people who choose to build their lives here will know that they are building their homes and businesses on top of a state of the art system.” said Carter.  “And when I started talking to civil engineers about piping materials, the basic answer seemed to be, – if it’s not HDPE, you’re using the wrong material.”

That is when Carter contacted Fred J. Ostler, P.E. of Project Engineering Consultants, Ltd (PEC).  Ostler was the past AWWA National Director for Utah and Idaho and also the water superintendent for the city of Pocatello.  PEC, based in Boise area, has become heavily involved in trenchless forms of construction and Ostler has become a huge proponent of HDPE.

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McElroy is pleased to announce the release of the newest version of their Fusion Catalog and Reference Guide.  This guide, now in its sixth edition, is widely regarded by many as the preeminent sourcebook for PE fusion equipment and accessories in the industry.

The McElroy Fusion Catalog and Reference Guide includes detailed information on the full range of McElroy fusion equipment.  Also featured in this edition are several new and improved tools such as the PolyHorse™, the PolyPorter™, and Manual Fusion Machine Stand that are specifically designed to increase productivity. 

A free copy of the new fusion catalog and reference guide can be obtained from McElroy's website at www.mcelroy.com/catalog or by calling 918-836-8611.

Upon receiving your new catalog, be sure to notice a new product package that has been specifically designed for you to be able to purchase more equipment at a lower price; around 15% lower than regular price to be more precise.

On page 18 of the catalog, you will see the new No. 14 Productivity Package (part number A441501).  This package includes a No.14 PitBull, the Manual Fusion Stand, and 2 PolyPorters

When ordered together, you get all these items for about 15% less than when ordered separately.  This is a savings of about $600. 
Take a few moments to become familiar with the items in the productivity package.  They are all specifically designed to improve production on the worksite. 

PitBull® No. 14 - For HDPE Pipe sizes 1” IPS to 4” DIPS, this is the workhorse of the industry.  It’s a compact, lightweight, highly reliable and rugged machine.  For more information, click here.

Manual Fusion Machine Stand – This item is new this year and makes working with the No.14 and the No.2LC much easier.  The stand expands to a height that is comfortable for the operator and that corresponds to the McElroy pipe stands, PolyPorter™ and PolyHorse™.  When not in use it folds for easy storage and has wheels for transporting your machine to the next site.  This is a fantastic alternative to the traditional No.14 rolling cart. For more information, click here.

The UCLA and Stanford professors got part of it right: Many of the more popular beaches in Southern California are polluted with sewage as often as one out of every three days.  Much of it from storm drains full of untreated runoff.  But missing from their analysis is another major source of coastal sewage pollution - the sewer pipes. 

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AMI LLC  is pleased to announce the launch of a new international conference, Plastics in Underground Pipes 2008, which will be held at the Westin Galleria Hotel in Houston, Texas on May 22-23, 2008.  

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Idaho water director sending early warning about water curtailment next summer
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Marana sues Pima County as sewer fight gets stinkier
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S.C. governor, state agency call on people to save water
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Study suggests government must do better job of coordinating efforts to protect Mississippi River
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Nebraska irrigators want neighbors to help pay for McConaughy water
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Republic River Basin NRDs selling bonds to secure water rights
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Washington-area officials urge water conservation
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High water fees prod Cal farmers, ranchers to seek more control
CHICO, Calif. -- In a state where water disputes often have played out like old western movies, Kevin Taylor is one of those who tries to keep the peace.
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Idaho fighting another Snake River water war
BOISE, Idaho -- Idaho is fighting another Snake River water war. This time, it pits the state's largest utility, the Idaho Power Co., against lawmakers who represent...
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