March 2009 Table of Contents

Features

6Breaking Ground: Green Solutions
NOWRA’s 18th Annual Technical Education Conference and Expo highlights “The Sustainable Wastewater Opportunity”
8Basic Training: Out With the Old
A critical step when installing a replacement onsite system is abandonment of the existing onsite system in accord with all rules and regulations
10Special Feature: Windows to Performance
Here is an alternative design for inspection ports in pressurized onsite treatment systems built with plastic chamber drainfields
14Machine Matters: Axle Care Basics
Your work machines run on their axles. Are you giving them proper attention? Here are some basic maintenance pointers.
16Cover Story: Only One Way
Parsley Septic Tanks prides itself on always installing the right system for the site. In fact, “doing it right” have been the company watchwords for years.
20Special Feature: Pumping Performance
The latest innovations in pumps and blowers give onsite installers more options when designing treatment systems
22System Profile: Lap of Luxury
A FAST system and sequencing batch reactor with chlorination enables the renovation of an exclusive oceanfront hotel in southern California

24Industry News: Industry News
Company Founder Gary Vermeer Dies; Bord na Mona Opens Innovation Center; Zoeller VP of Marketing Retires; SludgeHammer Receives NSF 40 Certification
28Association News: Association News
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