Articles in the October 2007 issue:
Association News
Learn to Earn By Scottie Dayton (page 30) The third annual NOWRA Installer Academy includes technical and practical skills sessions, a Roe-D-Hoe, and the NEHA certification exam.
Association News
Association News Scottie Dayton (page 36) NOWRA Sponsors Special Code Workshops; First POWTS evaluator certification; Rural Waste Water Treatment Expo; Stormwater percolation testing; and Changing roles.
Basic Training
A Worthwhile Step By Jim Anderson, Ph.D., and David Gustafson, P.E. (page 10) The time and effort it takes to prepare as-built drawings of your systems will pay off in future time savings, satisfied customers, and good word-of-mouth.
Breaking Ground
A Great Place for a Trade Show A Great Place for a Trade Show By Ted J. Rulseh (page 6) Combine a bigger and better show hall with a fine city and you have all the ingredients for the best Pumper & Cleaner Expo ever.
Calendar
Calendar of Industry Events (page 38) Industry related events, including workshops and expos, are listed in the calendar.
Cover Story
Putting Things Right By Gil Longwell (page 24) Cheesman Inc. builds a successful business with a mix of services that includes a wide variety of system repair and replacement projects.
Expo Preview
Building Business Acumen By Ted J. Rulseh (page 12) The Leaders Resource Network offers practical, hands-on business planning and skill-enhancement courses as part of the 2008 Expo Education Day lineup.
Industry News
Industry Related News (page 38) Wieser Plants Achieve NPCA Certified Status, and Infiltrator Names Hooks Regulatory Consultant.
Letters to the Editor
Floors and Ceilings, Professional Oversight (page 8) Readers respond to articles in the August issue of Onsite Installer.
Machine Matters
Is Greener Fuel for You? By Greg Northcutt (page 16) Biodiesel is a thoroughly tested alternative fuel. Here are some points to consider before you pump it into your machines’ tanks.
Rules and Regs
California Rule Change Would Affect O&M Providers (page 18) Rules and rule changes for California, Nebraska, Washington and Wisconsin.
Special Feature
Water Softener Update By Matt Byers and Joseph Harrison (page 14) A joint NOWRA/WQA task force reports on the progress of investigations on how water softeners affect onsite treatment.
Special Feature
Eating It Up - Drainfield Rehab Products By Ted J. Rulseh (page 28) Bacterial, enzyme and chemical formulations give installers and maintainers a variety of aids for keeping septic tanks and drainfields functioning properly.
System Profile
Contending with Clay By Scottie Dayton (page 32) A hybrid system of biofilters and drip dispersal helps a designer and installer deal with low-permeability soils on a confined lot with difficult access.
Training and Education
Training and Education Schedule (page 38) Here is a list of available industry related training and educational opportunities.
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