February 2008 Table of Contents

Features

6Breaking Ground: Bringing It All Back Home
As we begin to see the full costs of building and maintaining ‘big pipe’ sewers, opportunities grow for onsite treatment technology. Is the industry ready?
10Basic Training: Completing the Picture
Landscaping can be a good addition to an installer’s business. Choose site plantings with care to protect long-term system performance.
12Rules and Regs: North Carolina Association Defeats Costly Amendment
If passed, the proposal would have required two technicians per pumper truck transporting excavation equipment and materials.
14Machine Matters: Line of Defense
Fuel line filtration devices prevent equipment damage and extend engine life by efficiently removing water and particulate matter.
20Cover Story: Conquering Cold
A-1 Services uses simple and more complex methods to keep customers’ septic systems from freezing in northern Minnesota winters.
24Special Feature: Learning and Competing
Third Annual NOWRA Installer Academy draws 250 to Las Vegas for education programs and a national Roe-D-Hoe competition.
24Overheard Online: Debating Fabric
Installers share ideas on the use of fabric to exclude soil from chambers in onsite treatment system installations.
30System Profile: Redeeming Grace
A biological remediation process saves a Georgia family from replacing a failed gravel drainfield.

36Industry News: Industry Related News
AlturnaMats Acquires Mobile Matts, and Vermeer Acquires Maxi Drill Manufacturer.
38Association News: Association News, Calendar of Events, and Training and Education
View the latest news and learn about educational opportunities as well as scheduled industry events.