January 2009 Table of Contents

Features

4Breaking Ground: That Extra “Degree”
Never underestimate the level of effort it takes to go from good to great. And don’t underrate the benefits of doing what’s necessary to get there.
8Basic Training: Finishing the Job
Take care to use the proper fill materials on top of your systems, and be sure to use quality topsoil to provide a seedbed for grass cover
10Expo Preview: The Business Connection
Seminars during the 2009 Pumper & Cleaner Expo focus on practical business information that helps build a competitive edge
12Machine Matters: Different by Design
Variations in undercarriage technology reflect different ideas on what makes a good-performing compact track loader
20Cover Story: They Were Pioneers
Cuyahoga County, Ohio, takes a comprehensive approach to regulation to ensure that onsite treatment systems function properly and protect water resources
24Overheard Online: Why Do Tanks Erode?
Installation professionals share information on the reasons behind deterioration of concrete septic tanks and components
32Rules and Regs: Idaho Raises Minimum Size for Systems
The Panhandle District Board of Health approved stricter onsite rules for North Idaho.
34System Profile: Many of a Kind
An Alaska subdivision solves an onsite treatment problem with identical packaged treatment systems for each of 150 homes

6Letters to the Editor: Good News on Meters
Readers write in.
36Association News: Association News
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