--- title: Envirosight's Winter 2019 Reading List description: From a quiz on the history of the sewer industry, to a blog looking at the future of it, these popular content pieces from Envirosight in 2019 covered a range of information and ideas. image: https://blog.envirosight.com/hubfs/Houston%20%26%20Harris.jpg --- [![Envirosight Sewer and Drain Inspection Equipment](https://blog.envirosight.com/hubfs/Images/new_logo_dark.svg)](https://www.envirosight.com/) - [Products](https://envirosight.com/products/) - [Capabilities](https://envirosight.com/capabilities/) - [Clients](https://envirosight.com/clients/) - [Service](https://envirosight.com/service/) - [Learn](https://envirosight.com/learn/) - [Company](https://envirosight.com/company/) - [Contact](https://envirosight.com/contact/) - [Get a Demo](https://inbound.envirosight.com/demo_request) [Back to recent posts](https://blog.envirosight.com/) # Envirosight's Winter 2019 Reading List Posted by [Olivia Singer](https://blog.envirosight.com/author/olivia-singer) on Dec 16, 2019 Take a look back at some of Envirosight's most popular content published throughout 2019. From a quiz on the history of the sewer industry, to a blog looking at the future of it, these pieces covered a range of information and ideas! ![SewerIQSewerHistory](https://blog.envirosight.com/hs-fs/hubfs/SewerIQSewerHistory.png?width=300&name=SewerIQSewerHistory.png) ## How Well Do You Know the History of Sewers? Sewer systems have changed a lot over the years. But do you know the history of their development? Give this quiz your best shot and then challenge a coworker to beat your score. [![Take Quiz](https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/530427/590b0203-663c-4a4a-9c02-bc139176fb34.png)](https://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/530427/590b0203-663c-4a4a-9c02-bc139176fb34) --- ![Houston & Harris](https://blog.envirosight.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Houston%20%26%20Harris.jpg?width=300&name=Houston%20%26%20Harris.jpg) ## Family-Run Sewer Business Success The family-owned and Southern California-based sewer inspection and cleaning company, Houston & Harris, relies on generations of experience and innovative technology to serve a very large region with some unique needs. Learn how they’ve maintained a successful business for more than three decades. [![Read More](https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/530427/afcee929-e65e-4e09-abeb-3ed464d74016.png)](https://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/530427/afcee929-e65e-4e09-abeb-3ed464d74016) --- ![Developing an Emergency Response Plan](https://blog.envirosight.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Screen%20Shot%202019-12-12%20at%207.34.53%20AM.png?width=257&name=Screen%20Shot%202019-12-12%20at%207.34.53%20AM.png) ## Developing an Emergency Response Plan Vandalism, hurricanes and other disasters can strike at any time. Ensure water and wastewater system survival by creating an Emergency Response Plan (ERP). Envirosight’s white paper, *Emergency Response and Disaster Planning for Wastewater Operators*, explains how to build an ERP and how it can strengthen your system. [![Read More](https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/530427/525311f7-39c2-4cd8-91b4-fed41f715bb6.png)](https://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/530427/525311f7-39c2-4cd8-91b4-fed41f715bb6) --- ![The Future of Defect Coding](https://blog.envirosight.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Screen%20Shot%202019-12-12%20at%207.49.53%20AM.png?width=274&name=Screen%20Shot%202019-12-12%20at%207.49.53%20AM.png) ## Is AI the Future of Sewer Defect Coding? What does the rise of artificial intelligence mean for the sewer industry? AI promises major benefits over traditional operator inspection, specifically in terms of lower error rates and faster inspection times. Take a look into what you can expect from AI-powered defect coding. [![Read More](https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/530427/0f320f4c-9ef3-4c13-b9c0-c202ebbb7615.png)](https://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/530427/0f320f4c-9ef3-4c13-b9c0-c202ebbb7615) --- ![Trenching and Excavation Safety Poster](https://blog.envirosight.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Primary%20Content/Trenching%20and%20Excavation%20Safety%20Poster/trenching%20excavation%20safety%20poster%20mast.jpg?width=282&name=trenching%20excavation%20safety%20poster%20mast.jpg) ## Trenching and Excavation Safety Poster Dozens of fatalities and hundreds of injuries occur each year at trenching and excavation sites. Learn how to maintain a safe excavation work site with Envirosight's FREE Trenching and Excavation Safety poster to keep sewer and pipeline workers safe. [![Request Now](https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/530427/c7cb0fee-a3d2-4e30-8302-cdcf5f2d220f.png)](https://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/530427/c7cb0fee-a3d2-4e30-8302-cdcf5f2d220f) --- ## ![Lake Stevens Sewer District](https://blog.envirosight.com/hs-fs/hubfs/download%20(3).jpeg?width=304&name=download%20(3).jpeg) ## A Community Focus Builds Support  Investing in both its community and the right equipment for proactive system-wide inspection has helped the Lake Stevens Sewer District better understand its system as a whole, and educate the people it serves. Learn how the District proves prioritizing the community and efficient equipment can bring about the best results. [![Read More](https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/530427/6b6c91ef-868a-477d-a5e8-53f513ecaba7.png)](https://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/530427/6b6c91ef-868a-477d-a5e8-53f513ecaba7) --- ![Outsource or In-House Maintenance](https://blog.envirosight.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Screen%20Shot%202019-12-12%20at%207.48.24%20AM.png?width=307&name=Screen%20Shot%202019-12-12%20at%207.48.24%20AM.png) ## Should You Outsource Sewer Maintenance, or Keep It In-House?  Knowing how to effectively allocate sewer inspection resources is crucial to developing a productive and sustainable system. This white paper, *In-house or Out: Deciding When to Outsource Collection System Maintenance,* helps guide operators in determining when to outsource inspection and rehab needs and when to complete the work in-house.  [![Download Now](https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/530427/0a59f201-7a04-4efe-957d-8b775b965c96.png)](https://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/530427/0a59f201-7a04-4efe-957d-8b775b965c96) --- ![Assessment Technology Quiz ](https://blog.envirosight.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Assessment%20Technology%20Quiz%20Sewer%20IQ.png?width=344&name=Assessment%20Technology%20Quiz%20Sewer%20IQ.png) ## Test Your Assessment Technology Knowledge Do you know about the range of equipment options for assessing the condition of your sewer system? Hint: there are more ways than one to see what’s happening underground. Test yourself with Envirosight’s assessment technology quiz! 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