August 2009 Table of Contents

Features

• 6Breaking Ground: Why So Many Differences?
  NOWRA explores the feasibility of regional codes to make system requirements more uniform and less confusing from county to county and state to state
• 12Cover Story: Step by Step
  A Advanced Septic Services uses sequential installation methods to build systems on challenging sites while reducing impact on the property
• 16Machine Matters: Five Tips for Dump Truck Shoppers
  The right choices of engine, transmission, axle configuration and other features ensure that your truck fits your needs cost-effectively
• 20System Profile: In Time for the Bell
  An innovative team upgrades an elementary school’s onsite treatment installation to accommodate a new subdivision and several businesses
• 24Rules and Regs: Maryland Toughens Rules for Systems Near Chesapeake Bay
  
• 26Basic Training: ‘This Isn’t My Job.’ Or Is It?
  A wise installer knows that engineers and site evaluators can make mistakes. An understanding of site evaluation procedures can help head off trouble.
• 30Overheard Online: Looking Inside
  Installation and service professionals review procedures for presale inspections of septic systems to verify working condition
• 32System Profile: Living Solution
  Engineered wetland systems provide an onsite alternative to municipal sewers for new middle and high schools in Greensboro, N.C.

Columns

• 34Industry News: Industry News
  Former McDermott Co. President Dies; Oldcastle Precast to Offer Algaewheel Technology
• 36Association News: Association News
  Association News, Training & Education, Calendar