April 2008 Table of Contents

Features

• 6Breaking Ground: Beyond Argument
  A timeless principle of human relations can help smooth sometimes testy communication between regulators and onsite practitioners.
• 10Basic Training: Becoming an Equipment Pro
  On installation sites, the best machine operators share traits that go well beyond mere proficiency at moving the control levers.
• 14Rules and Regs: Targeting Nutrients
  Delaware seeks funding sources for onsite system inspections, upgrades and replacements needed to reduce nutrient loadings to a critical watershed.
• 16Special Feature: New at the Expo
  A record number of exhibits include a variety of products to enhance ease of installation and operation and improve onsite treatment quality.
• 20Special Feature: What’s New in Treatment?
  Manufacturers of aerobic and other advanced treatment units present their latest accomplishments and innovations for the onsite business.
• 24Machine Matters: The Up Side to Downsizing
  When a full-size tractor-loader-backhoe is too much machine for the job, look to compact equipment as an effective use of power, time and space.
• 26Overheard Online: Risers and Grinders
  Installers discuss how-to tips for septic tank riser installation and the virtues of using grinder pumps in onsite systems.
• 28Cover Story: Taking Care of MOM
  Coastal Plains Environmental finds a large and growing niche in maintenance, operation and management of advanced onsite systems.
• 32System Profile: Zero Drainfield
  An innovative onsite system for a truck stop and restaurant in Ontario relies heavily on water recycling to suit site conditions.

Columns

• 34Industry News: News From Around the Industry
  Roth’s FRALO Tank Approved in Oregon, Washington; and SJE-Rhombus Hosts National Sales Meeting.
• 38Association News: Association News, Training and Education, Events Calendar
  Read up on all the upcoming industry events, news, and educational opportunities.