December 2008 Table of Contents

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Features

  • 4Breaking Ground: What Did the Past Year Teach You?
    Before letting 2008 slip into oblivion, it can be worthwhile to look back and reflect on the year’s events and any lessons they may carry
  • 6Basic Training: Absorption Width in Mound Systems
    In troubleshooting a mound failure, it is essential to determine whether the soil beneath the system has adequate capacity to treat effluent
  • 10Rules and Regs: Ontario Tightens Controls in Large-Scale Systems
    The Ontario Ministry of the Environment is enforcing the use of a Municipality Responsibility Agreement (MRA) that stops the development or expansion of communal systems greater than 2,500 gpd if an MRA isn’t in place.
  • 12Machine Matters: Technology Saves
    Today’s advanced diesel engines run cleaner and more efficiently, helping installation contractors cope with the rising cost of fuel
  • 14Expo Preview: The Education Edge
    NOWRA seminars during the 2009 Pumper & Cleaner Expo focus on soils, septic tanks, ATUs, filters, pumps, O&M and industry trends
  • 18Cover Story: Going Green
    Engineered Septic delivers sound onsite treatment solutions to challenging sites for environmentally conscious residents of California
  • 22System Profile: Beating Par
    A treatment system using membrane technology and an innovative drainfield helps an exclusive golf club comply with New Jersey ground-discharge regulations
  • 26Overheard Online: Why ATU Vents?
    Installation professionals question why ATUs can’t simply be vented through the existing house plumbing stack

Columns

  • 8Letters to the Editor: An Engineer Responds
    Having just received my copy of Onsite Installer, I read Roger E. Machmeier’s letter to the editor (“Clusters of Concern,” October 2008). While I understand and agree with most of his concerns, I take umbrage with his comments regarding engineers.
  • 27Industry News: Industry News
    RIDGID Releases Product Catalog; Aero-Stream Receives State Approval Renewal
  • 30Association News: Association News
    This all-in-one resource will point you to the information you need.