Articles in the June 2008 issue:
Association News
Association News, Training and Education, and Calendar of Events By Scottie Dayton (page 124) This all-in-one resource will point you to the information you need.
Building the Business
Growing Leaders Takes Time By Gary Bradt (page 4) Look for workers with great potential to advance the business, then invest in their development
Classy Trucks
Classy Truck of the Month (page 104) This month we feature Aardvark Waste Services
Cover Story
Green & Growing By Ken Wysocky (page 30) For New England contractor Bluewater Septic, environmentally friendly processes
point the way to business expansion
Industry News
News From Around the Industry (page 116) McDermott Honored for 50 Years of Service; Amthor Named to Magazine’s List of Fantastic 50 Companies; Hannay Reels Marks
75th Anniversary; Peat Joins Premier Tech Environment; Wastequip Launches Companywide Reorganization
Money Manager
Spit & Polish By Fred S. Steingold (page 62) From the back room to the books, you need to dress up your business to get the best price when it’s time to sell
NAWT
NAWT Waste Treatment Symposium Set For Missouri By Tom Ferrero (page 102) We’re getting ready for our third annual Waste Treatment Symposium on Sept. 10-11 at the Holiday Inn at Six Flags in Eureka, Mo
Overheard Online
Clogged Arteries (page 72) A poster wonders if he can clean out sluggish drainfield lines without the major surgery of replacing the onsite system
Product Spotlight
High Tech II Deluxe Flush Restroom By Ken Wysocky (page 110) With added floor space, molded-in components and stainless-steel bowl, the High Tech II Deluxe flush restroom from Synergy World aims to fill the niche between standard flush units and restroom trailers.
Profile
No Separation Anxiety By Scottie Dayton (page 44) Hands-on Clearwater Tech owners build their own custom dewatering solution offering simplicity and significant
disposal cost savings
Reader Pipelines
The Big Squeeze By Mary Shafer (page 80) Pumpers seek creative solutions when governments impose ever-tighter requirements for waste disposal
Reading Between the Lines
Bergh Rushes to Defend the Industry By Jim Kneiszel (page 14) Bad news, as someone once said, travels fast. And wildly inaccurate information about septic system mishaps travels lightning fast. Bill Bergh can attest to that after overhearing a water cooler discussion this spring at his office.
Rules and Regs
Wisconsin Tightens Maintenance Rules and Raises Sanitary Permit Fees By Scottie Dayton (page 22) The Wisconsin Onsite Water Recycling Association is concerned that seasonal properties should be maintained to higher standards, due to sporadic use and shock loads during peak periods.
Septic System Answer Man
Lengthwise By Roger E. Machmeier, Ph.D. (page 96) When you anticipate higher sewage flows, go long, not wide, with the mound system seepage bed design
Special Feature
Losing the Super Bowl By Robert E. Carlson (page 54) Claiming trademark infringement, the NFL forced a Phoenix portable sanitation
company to change its name on the eve of the big game
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