May 1998

Contents:


Engineering, still the invisible profession in a world driven by the low bid. Editorial by Tom Davey

Neighbour's 'hell' is vacuum noise ­ but UK scientist may have a solution

Concrete pipe manufacturing technology from 1842 to beyond 2000

Reducing packaging waste has powerful economic impacts

Toronto conference attracts 900 delegates

1998 AWWA Annual Conference

Paste technology proves practical for surface disposal of mineral wastes

Environmental information systems for tailings management

Our aquatic environments continue to be invaded by alien species in ballast waters

New PCB Recycling Plant slated for Kirkland Lake, Ontario

Air quality goes up as NOx goes down

A possible cure for sick building syndrome?

Ozone can now be used for wastewater and potable water

Prevention of scale build-up using electronic descaling technology

Effective colour and TOC removal from drinking water by microfiltration

Ottawa-Carleton investigates factors that influence biosolids dewatering

Biosolids stabilization research continues in Ontario

Extreme abundances of viruses in prairie wetlands

Focus on Tanks

The strength of steel and its importance in environmental protection

Selecting a tank for used lubricating oil

Fiberglass reinforced plastic tanks for corrosive environments