September 2008 Table of Contents

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