January 2008 Table of Contents

Features

• 6Breaking Ground: The Race Is On
  As the campaign for the presidency gets into full swing, now is a good time to remember that politics is not a spectator sport.
• 10Basic Training: Feeding the Field
  Effective pressure distribution of septic tank effluent depends on an understanding of pump and pump tank applications.
• 12Rules and Regs: Texas Relaxes Regulations
  Last Sept. 1, a new state statute went into effect that relaxes the onsite inspection requirements.
• 14Machine Matters: All in the Numbers
  Oil analysis can be a valuable tool for fine-tuning maintenance and protecting equipment life. Here’s how to get the most from analysis reports.
• 18Expo Preview: Installing Excellence
  The education program at the 2008 Pumper & Cleaner Expo provides ample learning opportunities for installation contractors at all levels.
• 26Profile: No Shortcuts
  Advanced Wastewater Engineering specializes in sound solutions for challenging sites in the varied soils of the Idaho panhandle.
• 30Overheard Online: Clearing the FOG
  Installers and designers share ideas on dealing with grease in an onsite system treating restaurant kitchen waste.
• 34Cover Story: Joint Venture
  The combined talents of a designer and installer enable a developer to build a new strip mall on prime real estate in central Minnesota.

Columns

• 16Industry News: Industry Related News
  Van Wyngarden Joins Vermeer as Distribution Manager, and Hoot Names McQuestion Sales Manager.
• 38Association News: Association News, Events Calendar, and Training and Education
  Read the news from professional associations and learn about conventions, conferences, expos and education.