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May 2001 Edition "City drowns in a sea of consultants" Toronto Sun headline -- March 17, 2001 Toronto City Council recently approved $10.6 million worth of consultants "with barely a second thought," according to a Toronto Sun report on March 27. Councillor Jane Pitfield was quoted as saying that consultants have been on a bit of a 'feeding frenzy' thanks to overwhelmed city officials. The Sun's reporter, Sue-Ann Levy, wrote: "Just look at the $159 million spent on consultants in 1999 alone, more than the value of Metro Hall." See Tom's full commentary Also in this issue: Rex Murphy highlights annual WEAO conference BCWWA praised for its pre-eminence in the water and wastewater industry Precast box culverts used as groynes and aquatic habitat Latest weapon in smog war developed by Canadian firm Anaerobic wastewater treatment methods reviewed for industry Production of a cost-competitive biodiesel fuel alternative to petroleum diesel To Ethiopia and back in a hurry - a consultant's story Growing use of glass-fused-to-steel tanks for wastewater applications Cathodic protection of water storage tanks saves money - a case study Newfoundland's first bolted steel tank for potable water Industry News

Leak detection is more vital than ever Water suppliers are under increasing pressure to reduce leakage rates and provide a consistent, high integrity water supply. Resource development is expensive and reductions in unaccounted-for water are an attractive and economically viable means of increasing the headroom between supply and demand. New techniques in leak detection are emerging to help water suppliers achieve their objectives. Click here to see the full article.

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