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September 2008 Table of Contents

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Features

  • 4Reading Between the Lines: Industrial Customers: Can They Help You Clean Up in a Tough Economy?
    A year ago, in the September issue of Pumper, I suggested adding industrial vacuum loading services for contractors whose traditional residential work was slowing along with the economy.
  • 10Building the Business: Till Death … Or Liquidation of Assets
    Enhanced communication skills and adept planning are required for couples who want to succeed at both marriage and business
  • 16Rules and Regs: Connecticut Town Promotes Onsite Systems Over Replacement Sewers
    The Department of Envi-ronmental Protection concluded that sewers in Old Saybrook, Conn., were polluting the groundwater.
  • 24Cover Story: Bring on the BIG JOBS
    Iowa’s Environmental Management Services thrives on major vacuum loading challenges
  • 32Interview: Dishonorable Discharge?
    Ontario pumpers and the provincial government butt heads over land application and future methods of septage disposal
  • 40Profile: Up to the Task
    From car wash pits to Superfund toxic waste sites, if it needs pumping, New Jersey’s Rosey’s Tank Cleaning will be there
  • 50Special Feature: A Good Time to Buy?
    The Economic Stimulus Act of 2008 may provide sound reasons for moving planned purchases of major equipment into 2008
  • 56Special Feature: Louisiana Pumper Survives Bayou Plunge
    An ordinary morning pumping septic tanks ended in an amazing survival story for Bruce Crank, owner of Bayou Septic Tank Service in Shreveport, La.
  • 70Overheard Online: Take on Grease Trap Work?
    Figure out where you can dispose of restaurant grease waste before you take on new work, a poster is warned

Columns

  • 62Money Manager: Go with the Flow
    A healthy profit may not mean a healthy business if poor cash flow leaves you with too little money on hand to meet regular obligations
  • 78Reader Pipelines: Handle With Care
    When it comes to operating industrial vacuum loading equipment, contractors must beef up safety-training efforts
  • 92Septic System Answer Man: Poking Perforations in a Theory
    More than 5 feet of perforated pipe at the head of a drainfield is a waste of money
  • 98NAWT: Retirement Accounts are Part of an Employee Retention Plan
    These simple truths are why many financial planners recommend tax-advantaged accounts and investments, and a major reason why your company should join the National Association of Wastewater Transporters Inc. association 401(k) plan.
  • 102Classy Trucks: Classy Truck of the Month
    This month we feature J&E Sanitation
  • 104Product Spotlight: Centrisys Corp. Centrifuge Dewatering System
    The new centrifuge dewatering systems from Centrisys Corp. produce a high percentage of “cake” that results in lower transportation and disposal costs, says Chris Gatewood, sales manager and general manager for western operations.
  • 106Industry News: Industry News
    Federal Signal Expands Guzzler, Vactor Facilities; Infiltrator Installs ENGEL Injection Molding Machine
  • 112Association News: Association News & Calendar
    This all-in-one resource will point you to the information you need.

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    • 86Lighter Side: Turn on a Dime
      Pumpers from New Jersey’s Russell Reid/Mr. John test proficient driving skills at company truck rodeo