Association News
Association News, Calendar of Events, and Training and Education
(page 38)
View the latest news and learn about educational opportunities as well as scheduled industry events.
Basic Training
Completing the Picture
By Jim Anderson, Ph.D., and David Gustafson, P.E. (page 10)
Landscaping can be a good addition to an installer’s business. Choose site plantings with care to protect long-term system performance.
Breaking Ground
Bringing It All Back Home
By Ted J. Rulseh (page 6)
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?
Cover Story
Conquering Cold
By Gil Longwell (page 20)
A-1 Services uses simple and more complex methods to keep customers’ septic systems from freezing in northern Minnesota winters.
Industry News
Industry Related News
(page 36)
AlturnaMats Acquires Mobile Matts, and Vermeer Acquires Maxi Drill Manufacturer.
Machine Matters
Line of Defense
By Greg Northcutt (page 14)
Fuel line filtration devices prevent equipment damage and extend engine life by efficiently removing water and particulate matter.
Overheard Online
Debating Fabric
(page 24)
Installers share ideas on the use of fabric to exclude soil from chambers in onsite treatment system installations.
Rules and Regs
North Carolina Association Defeats Costly Amendment
By Scottie Dayton (page 12)
If passed, the proposal would have required two technicians per pumper truck transporting excavation equipment and materials.
Special Feature
Learning and Competing
By Gil Longwell (page 24)
Third Annual NOWRA Installer Academy draws 250 to Las Vegas for education programs and a national Roe-D-Hoe competition.
System Profile
Redeeming Grace
By Scottie Dayton (page 30)
A biological remediation process saves a Georgia family from replacing a failed gravel drainfield.
