Dedicated to the liquid waste industry http://www.pumper.com/ 2007 Pumper Magazine - All Rights Reserved Reading Between the Lines - Recent mainstream news accounts passed on an alarming finding that much of the U.S. drinking water supply is being tainted by trace amounts of pharmaceuticals.Recent mainstream news accounts passed on an alarming finding that much of the U.S. drinking water supply is being tainted by trace amounts of pharmaceuticals.Recent mainstream news accounts passed on an alarming finding that much of the U.S. drinking water supply is being tainted by trace amounts of pharmaceuticals. Among prescription and over-the-counter drugs found in the water used by more than 40 million Americans were antibiotics, mood stabilizers, sex hormones, acetaminophen and ibuprofen. Thu, 01 May 2008 00:00:00 CDT http://www.pumper.com/editorial/832/2008/05 http://www.pumper.com/editorial/832/2008/05 Building the Business - Don’t gamble that your company can get by without a solid accident-prevention program.Portable Sanitation is a pretty safe job, isn’t it? After all, what’s the worst that could happen? Actually, that’s the most important question any employer can ask. Thu, 01 May 2008 00:00:00 CDT http://www.pumper.com/editorial/833/2008/05 http://www.pumper.com/editorial/833/2008/05 Rules and Regs - News from OSHA, Oklahoma and New Mexico.The U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration’s proposed Confined Spaces in Construction rule is unduly complicated and fails to recognize successful safety practices, the American Society of Safety Engineers claims. Thu, 01 May 2008 00:00:00 CDT http://www.pumper.com/editorial/834/2008/05 http://www.pumper.com/editorial/834/2008/05 Cover Story - With his father’s support, a young Florida pumper starts his own company and competes with the family business.When Brian Miller left his employer to start a competing septic pumping and installation business, he didn’t go far. He parks his equipment in the same yard, in fact. Thu, 01 May 2008 00:00:00 CDT http://www.pumper.com/editorial/835/2008/05 http://www.pumper.com/editorial/835/2008/05 Profile - Sensing more complex septic system regulations, Indiana’s Turnock Sales & Service aims to drive the technology bandwagon.Ted and Terri Turnock aren’t waiting for officials in South Bend, Ind., to tighten regulations affecting their septic business. Turnock Sales & Service is taking a lead role in helping establish those regulations. “They’re coming anyway,” muses Ted Turnock. “Might as well try to make sure they’re sensible.” Thu, 01 May 2008 00:00:00 CDT http://www.pumper.com/editorial/836/2008/05 http://www.pumper.com/editorial/836/2008/05 Special Feature - The busy construction season is the time to think about winter onsite system problems.You would think Minnesota would be the land of frozen septic systems. But the truth is it has only been the last few years that this has become an issue. The reasons we are seeing more frozen systems are: Thu, 01 May 2008 00:00:00 CDT http://www.pumper.com/editorial/837/2008/05 http://www.pumper.com/editorial/837/2008/05 Money Manager - Pro-bono pumping projects offer feel-good benefits and can bring your business recognition in the community.Schonstedt Instrument Co. sells sophisticated electronic devices to locate underground sewer pipes, water lines and other utilities. But the company also gives away its products for another use. Thu, 01 May 2008 00:00:00 CDT http://www.pumper.com/editorial/838/2008/05 http://www.pumper.com/editorial/838/2008/05 Overheard Online - A contractor planning a treatment system repair for a kennel looks for tips to break down a different breed of waste.Any tips for treating animal waste at a kennel? Question: I am designing a repair for a Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals International kennel. There’s much I don’t know, so perhaps some of you can answer some questions for me. I understand the need for sediment and silt control, and for greater retention time to allow for dog waste breaking down more slowly than the human variety. I am not sure how much retention time to allow for. I am also considering aeration to speed up decomposition before the ATU. What form should that take? The kennel uses calcium hypochlorite for disinfection. It is pretty common as a means of killing bacteria after treatment, but how do I neutralize it to prevent it killing the good bugs in the tanks and ATU? My last question is, what is a good number for a design flow? I have three from three different agencies, and they range from 5 gallons per animal all the way to 50. I am inclined to go big anyway, but it would be nice to get some more accurate numbers. Thu, 01 May 2008 00:00:00 CDT http://www.pumper.com/editorial/839/2008/05 http://www.pumper.com/editorial/839/2008/05 Industry News - Roth Receives Federal Cross of Merit; Safety Pumping Systems Adds Distributor; PolyPortables to Host November Motorcycle Ride; Zoeller Hosts Open House; and ADS Expands ARC Chamber Production.Roth Receives Federal Cross of Merit Manfred Roth, owner of the Roth Group, including Roth Global Plastics, makers of the FRALO line of products, was presented the Federal Cross of Merit by Prime Minister Roland Koch on behalf of the Federal Republic of Germany for his honorary work and social commitment. Roth is a past president of the Chamber of Commerce of Dillenburg, served as commercial judge in Marburg and supports The Philipps-University in Marburg, where he serves on the board. Roth took over the family’s handcraft business in 1961, and became the sole shareholder of Roth Industries in 1969. Today the company operates worldwide and has more than 1,100 employees. Thu, 01 May 2008 00:00:00 CDT http://www.pumper.com/editorial/840/2008/05 http://www.pumper.com/editorial/840/2008/05 Reader Pipelines - Contractors share tactics they employ to preserve the landscape after an invasive septic system pumpout or repair.It’s a dilemma: You’re there to keep your customer’s property from becoming a real mess from a backed-up septic tank, but sometimes to get to the tank you have to drive over their lawn with a heavy rig and maybe dig up the ground to gain access to pump or repair. What’s a conscientious pumper to do? The days of getting away with the old “suck and scram” are over. Homeowners are spending more time and money landscaping and making their properties look beautiful. It’s no surprise they’re becoming less tolerant of a contractor who comes in and leaves a big, ugly mess behind. Thu, 01 May 2008 00:00:00 CDT http://www.pumper.com/editorial/841/2008/05 http://www.pumper.com/editorial/841/2008/05 Classy Trucks - This month we feature Dillard’s Septic Service of Annapolis, Md.Dillard’s Septic ServiceAnnapolis, Md. James and Renee Dillard witnessed an extreme makeover, pumper-style, when they had their beat-up 20-year-old Chevrolet C70 from Lely Manufacturing beautified recently. James Dillard’s first service vehicle was totaled in a rollover crash in 2005. When an inspection turned up no damage to the Chevy 366 gasoline engine and 5-speed transmission, frame and Masport pump, and little damage to the steel tank, the couple decided to fix the sentimental favorite vehicle. With new maroon paint from Dave Parsons Painting, striking graphics by Tomorrow of Annapolis and some new accessories, the truck looks like a brand new retro- pumper. The truck is still functional with the 2,300-gallon tank and repair work by A & D Truck Services, Woody’s Truck Repair and A.H. Miller Welding. Thu, 01 May 2008 00:00:00 CDT http://www.pumper.com/editorial/842/2008/05 http://www.pumper.com/editorial/842/2008/05 Lighter Side - A Texas portable sanitation contractor gets down and dirty while promoting the company name at a mud bog event.Proud grandmom Charlotte Ison, owner of B & C Portable Toilets in Pampa, Texas, provided this photo of grandson Coby Smith, 16, running his van in a local mud bog event. Thu, 01 May 2008 00:00:00 CDT http://www.pumper.com/editorial/843/2008/05 http://www.pumper.com/editorial/843/2008/05 NAWT - NAWT is participating in a MOU project for the EPA.The National Association of Wastewater Transporters Inc. has renewed the association’s commitment to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Memorandum of Understanding, or MOU, partnership for another three years. The first three years generated many successes, marked by better cooperation, collaboration, consultation, coordination and communication among NAWT and the other seven organizations: National Environmental Health Association, National Association of Towns and Townships, National Environmental Services Center, Rural Community Assistance Partnership, National Onsite Wastewater Recycling Association, Water Environment Federation, and Consortium of Institutes for Decentralized Wastewater Treatment. Clearly, NAWT’s presence improved the perception of the industry within the partnership. Thu, 01 May 2008 00:00:00 CDT http://www.pumper.com/editorial/844/2008/05 http://www.pumper.com/editorial/844/2008/05 Septic System Answer Man - Like love and marriage, pressure distribution and mound systems go together like a horse and carriage.Question: Why is pressure distribution so necessary in sewage treatment mounds? In some cases the septic tank could flow by gravity to the mound, but we have to install a pump according to state code. I don’t think it’s right that we have to increase the price of the sewage system just because of a code provision. Thu, 01 May 2008 00:00:00 CDT http://www.pumper.com/editorial/845/2008/05 http://www.pumper.com/editorial/845/2008/05 Association News - This all-in-one resource will point you to the information you need.Association News Association Changes Name At its annual convention, the Wisconsin Onsite Wastewater Recycling Association voted to change its name to the Wisconsin Onsite Water Recycling Association. The change reflects opportunities members will have to expand their businesses by offering stormwater management system installation to municipalities. Thu, 01 May 2008 00:00:00 CDT http://www.pumper.com/editorial/846/2008/05 http://www.pumper.com/editorial/846/2008/05 Product Spotlight - Hand-wash Station Promotes Better SanitationIncreased paper towel capacity and more elbowroom at the sinks are among the conveniences offered by the Super Twin Ultra hand-wash station from PolyPortables Inc. Thu, 01 May 2008 00:00:00 CDT http://www.pumper.com/editorial/847/2008/05 http://www.pumper.com/editorial/847/2008/05 Designed for the upscale client, the 22-foot (266 inches tongue to tail) CE18 Comfort Elite Platinum Edition restroom trailer from Wells Cargo features Corian countertops, floating cabinets, vessel sinks, in-counter soap dispensers, back-lit shatterproof mirrors, decorative lighting, auto-flush china toilets and urinals, designer toilet paper holders, two 19-inch LCD TVs, multi-disk CD/DVD player with AM/FM radio and custom wood trim. Seventy-two inches wide, the unit has a 10-foot women’s module with two toilets and sinks and 4-foot men’s module with toilet and sink. A service closet separates the two. The trailer has a 465-gallon waste tank with LED sensor and 110-gallon freshwater tank. Other features include a 9,000-Btu air conditioner with 5,600-Btu heat strip and wall thermostat. 888/574-4222; www.wellscargo.com. http://www.pumper.com/product_news/287/2008/05 http://www.pumper.com/product_news/287/2008/05