April 2009 Table of Contents

Features

• 6Breaking Ground: Something About Spring
  Even when business times are hard, the arrival of spring can inspire. Now is the time to think of turning challenges into opportunity.
• 8Basic Training: Technology in the Trenches
  GIS and GPS are becoming standard as mapping and planning tools. By adopting them now, you can become more efficient and prepare for the future.
• 10Rules and Regs: Iowa Looks at Tougher Onsite Rules for Unsewered Towns
  The Department of Natural Resources sent letters to some 700 unsewered towns, ordering them to stop discharging septic tank effluent into the state’s waterways and to come up with some sort of sanitary engineering.
• 12Machine Matters: A Bucket of Skid-Steer Features
  Innovations on the latest skid-steer loaders make work life more comfortable, safer and more productive for your professional operators
• 16Special Feature: As Seen at the Show
  From new treatment units to drainfield and tank components, the 2009 Pumper & Cleaner Expo featured many innovations for installers
• 20Cover Story: Diversity Brings Success
  Onsite installation becomes an integral and fast-growing segment of a business also built around electrical, plumbing and HVAC service lines
• 24Special Feature: Latest News on ATUs
  Manufacturers of aerobic and other advanced treatment units present their newest accomplishments and innovations for the onsite business
• 26System Profile: Pressure Point
  An onsite treatment system using concrete grinder stations and a pressure bed saves a trailer court in Minnesota from condemnation
• 30Overheard Online: Installing Extras
  Installation and service professionals discuss the pros and cons of including system features that go beyond the minimum requirements

Columns

• 28Association News: Association News
  News, Training & Education and Calendar of Events
• 30Industry News: Industry News
  Wieser Chosen Corporate Safety Award Finalist; Bord na Mona Sets Renewable Energy Goal; ECN/KORNS Names Herman Plant Manager