Inside the August 2008 Issue

August 2008 Cover

Features

Reading Between the Lines: What Do You Do After Hours?

While we all know that pumping liquid waste is a 24/7 job at times, it’s important to balance the critical work you perform with family time, recreation, fitness, travel and other pursuits.

Building the Business: Web Wise

Your pumping business home page is a great place to test inexpensive marketing tactics during tough economic times

Overheard Online: Truck-to-Truck Loading

Rather than shuttling loads to a holding tank, a poster wonders if he can transfer waste between trucks for transport to a disposal facility

Interview: Tanks Look Like Swiss Cheese

Wisconsin waterfront communities committed to replacing leaky steel septic tanks

Rules and Regs: Nebraska Revisits Onsite Regulations

The Nebraska legislature approved an interim study resolution to examine the Onsite Wastewater Treatment System Contractors Certification and System Registration Act, and the general adoption and enforcement of installation standards.

Special Feature: NOWRA Seeks Training Proposals

The educational program takes shape for Fourth Annual Installer Academy, scheduled for Dec. 8-10 in Las Vegas

Cover Story: Declaration of Independence

New Zealand’s Pete’s Takeaways turns down an offer to sell to U.S. conglomerate and remains the only locally owned pumping service on the picturesque Bay of Plenty

Profile: Built to Last

From a modest beginning cleaning outhouse pits with a shovel, Henry Yeska & Son have grown and adapted to 21st century technologies

Columns

Septic System Answer Man: The Lowdown on Laundry Lint

Would putting a filter at the wastewater outlet on a washing machine extend the life of an onsite system?

Reader Pipelines: Jobs We’d Rather Forget

An out-of-control hose, big and unexpected messes and impervious scum layers all contribute to a pumper’s ugliest assignment

Product Spotlight: Jag Mobile Solutions AquaMax 8 Shower Trailer

The AquaMax 8 shower trailer from JAG Mobile Solutions Inc. has eight unisex shower stalls with their own entrance doors, providing the ultimate in privacy for users.

Industry News: Industry News

United Site Services Acquires Texas Pride Portable Toilets

After Hours: In the Race

Marathon training provides portable sanitation company manager Alex Townsend with a great fitness fix

Money Manager: Crunching the Numbers

A few simple calculations will tell you if your business is on the rise or headed for the edge of a cliff

Classy Trucks: Classy Truck of the Month

This month we feature A&B Septic Tank Cleaning

Association News: Association News and Calendar of Events

This all-in-one resource will point you to the information you need.

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