Association News
Organizations Commit to Biosolids Program
(page 10)
The National Biosolids Partnership (NBP) environmental management system (EMS) for biosolids program reached a new milestone when the Lowell Regional Waste-water Utility in Lowell, Mass., and the Town of Erving in Erving, Mass., became members.
Basic Training
Identifying Disturbed Soils
By Jim Anderson, Ph.D., and David Gustafson, P.E. (page 14)
By learning to recognize filled areas and other unnatural soil conditions, you can avoid installing systems that are likely to have problems down the road.
Breaking Ground
Getting Priorities Right
By Ted J. Rulseh (page 8)
It’s summer. You’re busy. The mornings come early. The days are long. Would a family vacation or a fishing trip feel good? Why not take it?
Cover Story
Building Communities
By Gil Longwell (page 30)
Dale Mask creates collaboration among professionals as he works to install quality systems and enhance the industry in Alabama
Industry News
Industry News
(page 26)
Zoeller Pump Co. has recalled about 2,300 of its septic pumps with 20-foot black cord because the plug could have a grounding problem that produces an electric shock.
Machine Matters
Sizing Up Trailers
By Greg Northcutt (page 24)
When looking for the ideal unit to tow your equipment, don’t skimp on quality. Here are some purchase decision factors to consider.
Overheard Online
Tough Challenge
(page 28)
Installers’ ideas help a fellow professional deal with a nasty problem in a commercial system that’s failing because of grease and hydraulic overload.
Profile
Trying Before Selling
By Scottie Dayton (page 34)
A recirculating gravel filter with drip irrigation provides a sound replacement for a failed conventional system, and an education day for Indiana installers.
Rules and Regs
Arizona Tightens Reporting and Permit Requirements
By Scottie Dayton (page 18)
People who purchase properties with septic systems or alternative onsite systems now must report the transaction to the state under a under a new law in 2006.
Special Feature
In the Ground
By Scottie Dayton (page 20)
Installers can benefit from a variety of innovations in tanks and vaults, risers and lids, flow control devices, and accessories.
