March/April 2008
Vol 4, No 2   

Walking the Walk
At its headquarters, Heifer International employs constructed wetlands and graywater storage to supply a majority of its water needs.
By Dan Rafter

Irrigation Innovation
Ultraviolet technology has the potential to treat ditch water for agricultural irrigation.
By Lori Lovely

When Slow Wins the Race
Dosing a drainfield puts less stress on wastewater treatment systems by encouraging a healthy population of microorganisms and extending the life of the drainfield.
By Diane McDilda

Electrifying Breakthroughs
Sludge dewatering technology is reaching the market and ready to wring out high-disposal costs.
By David Engle

The Power of Visualization
By using GIS to plan and maintain onsite systems, several small New England communities are saving time and money.
By Don Talend

Small Towns, Big Maintenance
To encourage septic tank maintenance, a variety of methods are being used by small towns.
By Daniel P. Duffy

Cluster Crossings
An Idaho waterfront community preserves resources with a large soil-absorption system.
By Darin Burt

Schools of Thought
Universities serve as headquarters for statewide training.
By Peter Hildebrandt

Sink Scavengers
In one Idaho community, point-of-use treatment challenges traditional notions of onsite water treatment.
By DeWitt Smith