March 2008 Table of Contents

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  • 6Breaking Ground: Just Boys Playing with Toys
    Doing the work is fun; being the boss is tough. The approach of a new season is a good time to focus on becoming a developer of quality people.
  • 10Basic Training: Troubleshooting Pumps
    Here are descriptions of some common pump trouble symptoms, along with simple actions you can take to restore proper functioning.
  • 14Rules and Regs: New California Rules on Track
    News affecting California, Alabama, Florida, Illinois and Minnesota.
  • 16Cover Story: Reading the Landscape
    University of Missouri soil scientist Randy Miles puts his earthly knowledge to work for the benefit of onsite wastewater treatment.
  • 20Machine Matters: Special Care
    If you know how and why hydrostatic transmissions can fail, you’ll be better prepared to take the right maintenance steps and prevent costly breakdowns.
  • 22Special Feature: Focus on Renewal
    17th Annual NOWRA Technical Conference & Expo in Memphis offers exhibits, education, training, networking and entertainment.
  • 24System Profile: A Perfect Fit
    A pre-engineered sequencing batch reactor enables a lake property homeowner to comply with Vermont’s revised onsite regulations.
  • 26Special Feature: Sump and Sewage Pump Manufacturers Convene
    The goal of the meeting was to find out what onsite installers and plumbing contractors needed from association members.