Inside the May 2008 Issue
Features
Overheard Online: To a Tee
Installers debate the pros and cons of inlet tees on septic tanks and discuss solutions to homeowner’s sewage odor problems.
Rules and Regs: So Long to Cesspools?
Rhode Island proposes regulations requiring advanced nitrogen reduction systems and cesspool replacements in selected situations.
Machine Matters: Short-Tail Excavators
Don’t let their abbreviated looks fool you. These nimble machines fit jobs in tight spaces with performance that can rival conventional-style excavators.
System Profile: School Days
A treatment system based on a trickling filter enables an elementary school to expand in an environmentally sensitive area in Ontario.
Breaking Ground: Raise Your Hand
A trade magazine with a strong subscriber base can become a potent force to help industry members rise to challenges and make the most of opportunities.
Basic Training: Floodplain Basics
An understanding of the common terminology can help installers avoid costly mistakes and deliver long-lasting systems to homeowners.
Cover Story: A Sense of Communities
Mark Shepard builds and repairs advanced onsite systems while trying to be of service to his employees, his profession, and his hometown and county.
