May 2007 Table of Contents

Features
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12Reading Between the Lines: The Latest Installment
Innovative onsite products, new system monitoring and installing opportunities expand the horizons of pumping professionals -
20Building the Business: Going Postal
Web sites work wonders, but printed words on paper can still be one of the most effective ways to get your advertising message across -
28Rules and Regs: No Fee Increases in Wisconsin Budget
Gov. Jim Doyle’s proposed 2007-09 budget did not include the request from the state Department of Natural Resources to raise sanitary permit and septage hauler licensing fees. -
34Cover Story: Inspector Gadget
Washington State contractor finds niche in high-tech monitoring of alternative septic systems -
44Special Feature: Star Treatment
With innovative components, you can create the ultimate onsite system for your valued customers -
54Interview: Promoting Local Onsite System Monitoring
Despite its best efforts, small Virginia county health department confronts delays in achieving a new regulation over septic system checks -
62Profile: Small Company, Big Ideas
Creative Ohio pumping contractor taps several niches to thrive in sprawling territory -
72Overheard Online: ‘Sell a Job Done Right’
To help a newcomer to the industry, a poster recites his own pumper professionalism
Columns
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52Association News: Association News
The National Environmental Health Association’s 17th Annual Educational Conference & Exhibition, June 18-21, in Atlantic City, N.J., will include... -
92Money Manager: Something for the Future
Simple employee retirement plans can be affordable for any kind and size of business. They’re an excellent investment in a loyal team. -
99Reader Pipelines: Aerobics Instructor
Pumpers share their experiences installing and maintaining advanced onsite systems -
106Classy Trucks: Classy Truck of the Month
This sleek, updated International 9100i is one of two vacuum service vehicles owned by Dean Church of Bainbridge Septic Service. -
108Septic System Answer Man: Stepping Out
Answering a reader rebuttal, the Answer Man underscores the importance of staying out of a drainfield trench during construction -
122NAWT: NAWT Attends the Annual EPA-MOU Meeting
The National Association of Wastewater Transporters Inc. participated in the annual U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Memorandum of Understanding meeting, better known as EPA-MOU on March 15 during the National Onsite Wastewater Recycling Association annual conference. -
128Industry News: Industry News
Wieser Concrete Products Inc. was presented the Creative Use of Precast award from the National Precast Concrete Association at its 2007 Winter Conference... -
80Lighter Side: Get Your Motor Runnin’
Doheny’s Chariot Chopper incorporates sewer repair equipment as a tribute to the industry





