Inside the November 2008 Issue
Features
Basic Training: Working With Inspectors
It’s all about being a professional, which means doing good work, understanding the rules and technology, and keeping a cool head
Overheard Online: What to Do Now?
Installation professionals advise a peer faced with a saturated drainfield and the likely need for an aerobic treatment unit
Rules and Regs: Virginia Tightens Certification Rules
A Virginia law requiring mandatory maintenance for all alternative onsite systems activates on July 1, 2009.
Machine Matters: Tracking Your Options
Contractors have many options for outfitting machines with steel or rubber tracks that are gentler on soils and can boost productivity
Breaking Ground: Simple Tools, Simple Truths
Some of the most obvious methods for improving onsite treatment systems are by no means universal in their application. Why should that be?
Cover Story: Not Standing Still
Art Megeath embraces change as a way to stay ahead in his market, keep his business growing, and keep work life exciting and satisfying
Special Feature: Missing Link
Direct measurement of flow to the septic tank can help in determining the reasons behind onsite system failure
Special Feature: Making Work Easier
Basic hand and power tools and accessories are part of the installer’s arsenal. Here are a few devices that can help projects go smoothly.
Expo Preview: Extend Your Hand
The people you meet at the Pumper & Cleaner Expo might help you solve a nagging problem or give you business ideas worth their weight in gold
System Profile: An Answer for Rural Towns?
A cluster system in an Ohio hamlet shows potential as a model for other small communities far from big cities
