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The Zabel Zone® is published in three editions each year and contains articles of interest to the Onsite Wastewater Community as well as information on Zabelproducts.

The Onsite Wastewater Community does not exist in a vacuum, but is part of the larger culture. Articles may also appear of a general interest that do not directlyinvolve onsite wastewater issues. Articles by guest authors reflect only their opinions and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of the editor.

Letters to the Editor will be published as space allows with the editor reserving the right to edit the letters for brevity and clarity. If you would like to contributean article, please contact the editor at : Voice 1-800-221-5742 - Fax 502-992-8201, or - Email Jnurse@zabelzone.com

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4 Rebels Corner

5 Editor’s Corner

6 The New

10 Decentralized Wastewater Management Project- Hall County Georgia

11 Cluster Systems and Zabel Products

13 Zabel

15 What’s New

16 UC-Chico Training Center

19 Nowra Tackles Model Code

20 The Aussie and the Yank

22 The CustomerComes First

Advertiser Index:Zabel STEPTM system 2SJE Rhombus 4ZEUS Pumps 5ZEUS Gravity Distribution 7Zabel SCAT TM system 8AeroCell® 14Zabel AutoDialer 18Zabel Filter Package 24Laser Specialist 24

25 The Buyer-Seller Dance

26 West Virginia Onsite Training Center

28 Zabel Man

29 Faces Behind the Phones

30 Zabel Outdoors

33 Tech Talk

35 Zabel Travels

36 Helping Hands

39 Rebel Humor

41 Zabel Comes to You

43 Trade Shows, Training Classes

Zabel Septic Speed Stick 27Laser Specialist 29Zabel Filters 32Infiltrator 34ZEUS Drip Irrigation 40Zabel Versa-TeeTM 42Geoflow 43ZEUS Access System 44

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America is an oasis of security, freedom,prosperity and peace in a fractured and hurtingworld. News reports say everything changedSeptember 11. They say life will never be thesame again and Americans are now confrontedwith a new and dangerous world that causes fearfor the safety of family and friends at home andservice personnel abroad.

Perhaps everything changed 9-11, but maybenothing actually changed at all. The world wasjust as dangerous before the terrorists' strikes, butwe did not see it. Famines and wars rage all thetime throughout the world.

By Harry L. Nurse Jr.

Planet earth is never at peace. Why isn't the restof the world more like us? Perhaps the betterquestion is why aren't we more like them? Theysuffer so much and we suffer so little.

We are not a people or a world without hope.

Our hope is in Christ. Will He continue to blessAmerica? That is the real question. In Him is ourpeace. Our safety and prosperity are dependent noton our ingenuity and strength, but in Him. In Himis our security in this world and in the next.

America, it's time to turn back to God!

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Jan M. Nurse, DMD

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Editor’s Corner

I am writing this 'corner' in December of

2001 so forgive me if it sounds dated, but

it is my first opportunity to wish you a

Happy New Year. At Zabel, we are

expecting a banner year with some truly

innovative new products. Check out page

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know that we are working on more that

are gonna knock your socks off!

We at Zabel wish that all of you, our

readers, would also have a happy and

peaceful 2002. To quote Dickens'

Christmas Carol, "God bless us, every

one!"

Bird dog Upland Game Finder Training Report: Outof 6 field trials entered, Zabel’s Tom Jenkins and hisEnglish Pointer (Reecee) have taken three firsts andone fourth place. If the handler had not have misseda bird, the fourth would have been a third.

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The Revolution is beginning...The Revolution is beginning...By Brian Borders, R.S.

ZABEL's® NEW SCATTM BioFilter is a pre-engineered synthetic trickle filter housed in a single fiberglass container withthe smallest footprint of any treatment system in the onsite industry. It is simple to install, simple to operate, and backedby ZABEL's Exclusive Ten-Year Limited Warranty. This innovation in wastewater treatment is a revolution in the design,performance, installation, and maintenance of advanced treatment systems worldwide.

Revolutionary design begins with an idea and the will to succeed...

Every curve, shape, component, and design element of the SCAT Biofilter has been painstakinglyreviewed, modified and improved from input provided by ZABEL, Advanced TreatmentSystem Installers, Designers, Engineers, and experts from the Fiberglass Industry. Theculmination of these ideas has resulted in an advanced treatment system with featuressuch as:• Single piece fiberglass construction with built-in anti-floatation ring• Small 26" diameter access opening with flat fiberglass lid• Built in regulator and pressure gauge for easy setup• Three sizes for various flows• Pre-plumbed inlet and outlet piping for quick installations

Revolutionary performance begins with experience and proven technology...

The SCAT BioFilter's open cell foam media has a thirteen-year track record for use in residential,commercial, and landfill treatment systems for flows from 400 to 350,000 GPD providingsecondary and tertiary water treatment. The SCAT Biofilter has been designed to treat residentialwastewater to secondary or tertiary quality starting at 400 GPD.

The SCAT Biofilter's performance is attainable through the use of our absorbent syntheticopen cell foam media, engineered to optimize the microbial treatment process at applicationrates up to ten times higher than old-fashioned sand and peat filters. High porosity, largesurface area, ease of microbial attachment, and superior air flow characteristics combine to

provide optimal performance in a small package.

Revolutionary installation begins with education and attention todetail...

The ZABEL Certified Advanced Treatment System Installer assures thehomeowner and regulatory personnel that every SCAT BioFilter is properlyinstalled. A trained ZABEL Environmental Specialist will provide hands-oninstruction until the installation personnel are comfortable with the installationprocedures. However, because the SCAT BioFilter is pre-engineered and pre-plumbed, installation is quick and simple. The plug and play technology allowsfor greater installation speed and decreases the chances for installation mistakesfrom "in-the-field" modifications

Revolutionary maintenance begins with a commitment to quality and excellence...

ZABEL believes all Advanced Treatment Systems should be serviced and maintained on a regular basis. The SCAT BioFiltershould be serviced every six months. This simple 15-minute service visit twice a year will assure the homeowner and thehealth department the system is functioning correctly and performing as expected.

In addition to regular maintenance, every SCAT BioFilter is required to be preceded by our own NSF Certified A300Effluent filter. This filter will not only reduce waste strength entering the SCAT unit but also further encourage regularsystem maintenance. Our quality fiberglass tamper resistant lid reduces the possibility of unauthorized entry and providesa safe, worry free reminder to current and future homeowners of their system location.

A Ten-Year Warranty on all SCAT BioFilter materials including the treatment module, filter media, and spray nozzles is atrue testament to our belief in the quality and workmanship of the SCAT BioFilter.

Revolutionary Advanced Treatment Systems begin with ZABEL...

Join the Revolution...

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Zabel's® SCAT BiofilterTM is ushering inthe next revolution of onsite wastewatertreatment. By combining a smallfiberglass module with the provenperformance of open cell foam media,ZABEL has created the next generationof modular advanced treatment.

The SCAT Biofilter combines simpledesign, and optimal performance withease of installation into one pre-engineered system.

DistributionEffluent is distributed through the use of aspecially selected spray nozzle providingeven distribution of effluent over the entiresurface of the open cell foam media. Built-in control valve and pressure gauge allowfor easy setup to maintain 8 psi at nozzledischarge.

FoamThe open cell foam media with its highporosity, large surface area, and ease ofmicrobial attachment allows for loadingrates up to ten times that of sand and peat.Application rates are maintained between12 - 13 gpd/ft3 to assure optimalperformance and eff luent qual i ty.

The Revolution has begun!The Revolution has begun!

Three sizes for various flows

Small FootprintThe SCAT Biofilter treatment module hasthe smallest single module footprint in theindustry. The small flat 26" access lid is theonly visible portion of the system abovegrade.

Treatment CapacitySingle container design does not meansingle application, the SCAT Biofilter isavailable in a range of sizes from 400 gpdup to 1050 gpd. Each size of the SCAT isa single fiberglass container ready forinstallation. You may also group modulestogether to achieve limitless flow rates.

SCAT BioFilterTM GPD Media ApplicationVolume Rate

ATS-SCAT-400 400 33 ft3 12.1 gpd/ft3

ATS-SCAT-650 650 54 ft3 12.0 gpd/ft3

ATS-SCAT-1050 1050 89 ft3 11.8 gpd/ft3

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Typical Household Raw Waste1

Typical Septic Tank EffluentTypical Open Cell Foam Effluent2

Milligrams per Liter

1 EPA Wastewater Treatment/Disposal for SmallCommunities Manual

2 Test data for open cell foam treatment is an averageof data collected from a cross section of ZABELAeroCellTM Systems installed across the United States.

InstallationSingle unit design makes installation quick and simple. The pre-engineeredpre-plumbed module is ready to set and connect. Preceded by a ZEUSPump Package and your choice of final disposal options allows greaterdesign flexibility for a variety of onsite applications and sites.

Performance SummaryOpen Cell Foam has a thirteen year track recordof treating wastewater to secondary and tertiaryqualities. Zabel’s® AeroCellTM system has shownbetter than secondary quality treatment may beachieved with application rates from 14-16 gpd/ft3.The application rates for the SCAT BioFilter havebeen carefully selected at 12-13 gpd/ft3 to provideoptimal treatment and performance equal to orgreater than the original AeroCell System.

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MaintenanceOperation and Maintenance of theSCAT BioFilter is fast and simple.The SCAT BioFilter should beserviced every six months. Theroutine service call includes anexamination of the ZABEL A300-8x18 Effluent Filter, spray nozzles,pumps, controls, and the foammedia. This fifteen minute servicecall will assure optimal performanceof the SCAT BioFilter for years.

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Up to98%Improvement inWater Quality

relies upon decentralized infrastructure. About20% of these parcels are served by individualwater supply wells. 25% of the county'sexisting residential unsewered lots are smallerthan 0.5 acres in area. An additional 25%of the lots are between 0.5 and 1.0 acres.

Currently, centralized wastewater flows in thecounty (including the city of Gainesville)total 8.38 MGD, and decentralized wastewaterflows are estimated to total approximately10.3 MGD. By 2020, based on currentlyplanned facility expansions and generalpopulation growth, centralized wastewaterflows are projected to be 18.8 MGD, withdecentralized wastewater flows estimated tototal 11.0 MGD. Consequently, decentralizedwastewater systems are and will be animportant component of Hall County'swastewater infrastructure. Cluster systemscould be a significant part of the decentralizedwastewater management approach forresidential growth as well as addressing existingproblem systems.

Total estimated countywide residential build-out potential is 97,000 parcels utilizing existingzoning. Buildout expected in the next 20years is approximately 26,000 parcels, basedon current household size and growthprojections.

Professor Larry West of the University ofGeorgia Soils Department reviewed the countysoils and determined that in most areas theyare amenable to septic systems in accordancewith Georgia regulations. However, hedetermined that the lower soils (which aretypically used for wastewater dispersal) havea lower capacity (primarily due to lowaluminum and iron) to remove phosphorous,and that the upper horizons have a greatercapacity for phosphorous removal.

The Hall County decentralized wastewatermanagement project is one of the severalprojects funded through the National On-Site Demonstration Program (NODP), phaseV of the National Environmental ServicesCenter (NESC). This study was performedto meet the project goals and objectives ofthe NODP V, which was to focus on theissues and needs of the Appalachian region.Specific goals of this project were to developa Decentralized Wastewater ManagementMaster Plan and installation of representativeseptic systems that responded to the identifiedneeds of Hall County.

Hall County is a rapidly growing regionapproximately 90 miles northeast of Atlanta.The County experienced a 56 percentpopulation increase during the 1990's, andrapid growth is projected to continue in thefuture, with the population increasing another42% to nearly 200,000 by 2020. The countyhas significant frontage on Lake Sidney Lanier,a major water supply for the greater Atlantaarea as well as for Hall County. Lake Lanieris also a major regional recreational resource.The incorporated areas are the City ofGainesville (county seat), Flowery Branch,Oakwood, Lula City, and Buford.

Hall County is at a significant juncture indefining its future wastewater managementstrategy. With its substantial projected growth,the county has been debating the merits ofalternative (sewering vs. septic/cluster systems)wastewater management approaches. Also,Lake Lanier's water quality is at risk, withphosphorous recognized as the controllingnutrient for water quality conditions. Theimpact of septic systems on lake water qualityis not well understood.

The NODP V study found that 75% of theexisting residential development currently

Decentralized WastewaterManagement Project -Hall County Georgia

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The Master Plan determined that proactiveidentification and reservation of the limitedoptimal sites for cluster systems in challengingareas will help optimize growth andconsiderably reduce future wastewater problemsand capital expenditures.

The Master Plan also recommended that alot-by-lot analysis of the county's wastewaterneeds should be performed. This analysisshould designate areas within the county thatcan be served on a sustainable basis by:

1) On-Site Systems2) Cluster Systems3) Centralized Systems

The second part of the study consists of thedesign and installation of innovative septicsystems on three residential properties in thecounty. The volunteer properties wereidentified through a public outreach program.Each of the three properties exhibit site andsoils challenges typical to the county, andthe demonstration program promises to beeffective at illustrating the role on-site systems(discharging to the upper soil horizon andwith an iron-phosphorous removal system)can have. The University of Georgia willmonitor for two years.

The assistance of Professor Larry West isgratefully acknowledged. For furtherinformation about this project, please contactClement Solomon, National OnsiteDemonstration Program at 800-624-8301.

A collaboration by:

Pio Lombardo, P.E.Lombardo Associates, Inc.Newton, MA Pio@LombardoAssociates.com

Wilder LucasE & W MarketingNorcross, GA

Clement SolomonNational Onsite Demonstration Program

Master Plan

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Dear Jan,

Thanks for allowing me to sharemy experience with the Zabel

Effluent Filters with other on-sitesewage disposal industry folks. Mybusiness (Scott's Excavating) is locatedin a rural/resort community innorthern Lower Michigan. (I like touse the back of my left hand toi l lust rate Michigan ' s shape.Roscommon is located pretty closeto the middle finger knuckle!) I havebeen in the sept ic sys teminstallation/repair business for over20 years and in the septic tankcleaning business for 15 years. Myfirm has a reputation for high qualityworkmanship. We enjoy much of ourwork via word of mouth. We areopen-minded to new, but mindful ofproven technologies in our industry.In my opinion effluent filters areproven technology. These filtersperform a critical function in theprevention of failed septic systems.With the introduction

of higher capacity (submersible) waterpumps and larger volume waterappliances in rural homes today(several toilets, washing machines,dishwashers, jet tubs etc.) the needto contain the disturbed suspendedparticles in the septic tank beforethere is flow into the seepage bed hasbecome more important.

My firm installs primarily the Zabel

A-1800 Effluent Filter in the septictanks on many of our new and repairresidential on-site sewage disposalsystems. We have installed a few ofthe Zabel A-300 Series Filters oncommercial projects. Two (in series)help protect a large re-circulatingsand filter we installed a few yearsago in an environmentally sensitivearea close to a river. Others havebeen placed after commercial kitchengrease traps and are usually specifiedby engineering firms I have workedwith. I offer them as an extra on mygravity systems and just figure thempart of the package on my moundsystems. I 'm confident theirinstallation in pump (mound)s y s t em s

circumvents likely service callsinvolving pump obstructions. Neitherhealth district that we work incurrently requires effluent filters, butlook favorably on their "Value Added"installation. The other beauty of theeffluent filter is that it produces extrarevenue on my projects. I alwaysprovide them as an "Extra" on myproposals and insert literature(provided by Zabel) in my proposalpackage. I carry a PVC Septic TankBaffle-Tee in my pick-up truck onsales calls with a "Zabel Filter" in it.About 50% of the time I sell (whatI refer to as) the "Septic System OilFilter" to my clients. I walk awayfrom my completed projects pleasedthat my client's system is betterprotected; I made a few more dollarsand my local regulator thinks I'mgreat!

Again, thanks for the opportunityto share my viewpoint regarding aquality product - The Zabel EffluentFilter.

Sincerely,Mark N. Scott (President)

Zabel®

The ZABEL SPOTLIGHT shineso n a p r o f e s s i o n a linstaller/contractor who webelieve goes above and beyond.T h i s i s s u e w e a r eSPOTLIGHTING Mark Scott fromS c o t t ’ s W o o d P r o d u c t sExcavating & Construction inRoscommon, Michigan.

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By Theo Terry, R.S.

Pressure DistributionAssembly Packages

package consists of one ofour popular 2-, 3-, or 4-zone valves plumbedinside of a 26" x 12" Basin& Lid. To make it eveneasier to work with, thevalve is plumbed with

quick disconnects, clearpipe for viewing flow, and a

true union ball valve for flowcontrol and ease of removal.

An easier question might be "What isn't new?" With all the new and improved products that we have introduced the past couple ofyears, it would be quicker to list the original Zabel® products. But at Zabel, we do not spend precious time looking back. Instead, welook to the future of onsite and the leadership role we will play in that future. With that said, here's what's new for the spring of 2002:

50 GPM Turbine PumpThis pump is designed to handle larger flowrates at lower total dynamic heads than theother turbine pumps in our line, giving thedesigner more flexibility with your systemdesigns.

GrommetsWe now have a full line of grommets for use in our Zabel packages, aswell as for purchase individually. The high quality grommets are made offlexible PVC, and are available in eight sizes. Seven of the sizes are foruse with 1/2", 1", 1-1/4", 1-1/2", 2", 3" & 4" SCH 40 pipe, and one that isfor use with 4" SDR 35 or 3034 pipe. Each grommet has the proper holesaw size conveniently marked on its back to ensure you've chosen thecorrect one for a watertight seal.

Dosing SiphonsThese siphons are used toprovide an effluent dosewithout the need forelectricity. Discharge ratesof 48 to 140 GPM areavailable, allowing you to get

the benefits thatonly a dose canprovide to thedrainfield,without the

additional cost of havingto run a power source outto the tank.

Auto DialersWith Auto Dialers, Zabel provides another tool for you to keep ahead of the ever-changingonsite market, and your competition. Auto Dialers make it possible for the system itself tonotify maintenance personnel of system problems. Any alarm condition lasting for more thanone minute will trigger the system to dial the appropriate pager number and leave a codedmessage as to the system location and problem. Now that's putting technology to good use!

Now for products coming out later this summer... Oh, yeah, I'm not supposed to let the catout of the bag just yet. Sorry, you'll just have to wait and see what's in store later this year.I can promise you this: you won't be disappointed!

A600 Series FiltersIntroducing the ONLY gravity flow effluent filterwith 1/64" filtration. This specialty filter is ideal

for those applications where a finer level offiltration is required. All A600 Filters are sold

exclusively with the ZABEL SmartFilter Alarmto ensure notification of maintenance. With

flow rates up to 6000 gallons per day and theSmartFilter Alarm feature the A600 Series

Filters are the most unique effluent filter in theonsite industry.

Warning: With such fine filtration a scheduled maintenanceprogram must be followed. Consult a Zabel Technical

Advisor for proper uses.

For the latest in what’s new at Zabel. Log on to ourwebsite at www.zabelzone.com and click on theWhat’s New link.

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By Tibor Banathy

California State University,Chico establ i shed theCal i fo rn ia WastewaterTraining and Research Centerin July of 1998. The impetuswas the realization thatCa l i f o r n i a n e e d e d amechanism to address theissues and concerns ofwastewater managementpractices. The goal for theCenter is to promote bestmanagement practices byp rov id ing t r a in ing , awastewater technologydemonstration site, and aresearch and resource facilitythat serves the entirewastewater managementcommunity.

Mission StatementThe California WastewaterTraining & Research Centerwill assist in improving thequality of water in the Stateof California by seeking,developing, and promotingeffective multidisciplinarysolutions to wastewatertreatment and management.

Center VisionTo establish a training andresearch center that is anextensive cooperative andcollaborative effort with otheruniversities, federal, state andlocal agencies, other trainingcenters, and private industry.The University ResearchFoundation, the College ofAgriculture, the College ofEngineering, ComputerScience, and Technology, andthe College of NaturalSciences are partners in thisundertaking. The primaryfunctions of the Center are:

1. Establish a demonstrationand display site that effectivelydemonstrates existing and newtechnology. The site servesthe dua l pu rpo s e o fdemonstration and moreimportantly provides a hands-on tool to augment workshop

presentations.

2. Provide workshops, training,education and certification.Workshops target the entirewastewater communityincluding designers, regulators,installers, operators andmaintenance personnel,monitoring personnel, and thegeneral public.

3. Provide the opportunity forresearch and development oftechnology for faculty, studentsand other interested parties.

4. Provide information and aresource for decision and policymake r s tha t inc lude spromotion of best managementpractices, development ofuniform standards, andpromotion of a modelordinance that can be used todevelop state and locallegislation and regulations.

The Center advisory boardhelps to ensure stakeholderinvolvement. The membershipincludes representatives fromthe private sector includingmanufacturers and designengineers, representatives fromthe California Association ofRealtors, the CaliforniaB u i l d i n g I n d u s t r i e sAssociation, the CaliforniaConference of Directors of

UC-Chico TRAINING CENTER

management community. Alisting of the current advisoryboard is available at theCen t e r w e b s i t e a tcsuchico .edu/cwtrc . Inaddition; our intent is to

establish ongoing dialogue andpartnerships with the keyregulatory agencies andorganizations.

Center Activities:

Workshops:The Center has conducted 30workshops with more than1,000 participants attending.Workshop topics include:Basics of Onsite SewageTreatment, Understanding

Environmental Health, theCalifornia EnvironmentalHealth Association, theCalifornia On-site WastewaterAssociation, a local on-sitewastewater management

district, the StateWater ResourcesControl Board, theU n i t e d S t a t e sE n v i r o n m e n t a lProtection Agency,and faculty from theCa l i f o rn ia S ta teUniversity at Chico.

This advisory boardprovides a good crosss e c t i o n o f t h ewastewater

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a grant for providing workshopsupport for governmentregulatory employees. Thegrant provides funding to helpdefray registration fees chargedfor workshops for staff workingfor jurisdictions with onsite

responsibilities

State Water ResourcesControl Board TechnicalAssistance ContractThe Center has beenawarded a contract toconduct two surveys forthe SWRCB: 1) SystemFailure/Malfunction and,2) Septage Facility andPractices. The technicalissues requested for addressinclude the correction of

failing systems and a survey ofseptage management.

Preservation Utilizing APerformance-based OnsiteSewage Treatment Ordinance'.This project will develop andpresent additional planningtools that can be used byplanners, regulators and others

involved in the land useplanning process.

Federal Assistance Grant -USEPA Region 9The Center has been awarded

Soils for Onsite SewageTr e a t m e n t , P r e s s u r eDistribution, Construction,Operation and MaintenanceControl Points for OnsiteTreatment Systems, Packed-bed Filter Design, MoundSystem Design, and SeptageManagement.

Other Activities:

Status Report : Onsi teWastewater Systems inCalifornia - Final Draft (June2000) The Center andUSEPA Region 9 GroundWater Office jointly present

this report. The content isgeneral in nature and is notintended to be a technicaldocument. Current practicesand regulatory policies arepresented. The intent is tooffer information that can beused to promote an ongoingdialogue, to balance the bestavailable technologies withour environmental concernsand the need to protect theconsumer.

National Decentralized WaterR e s o u r c e s C a p a c i t yDev e l o pmen t P r o j e c t(NDWRCDP) GrantThe Center received aNDWRCDP grant to developa 'California Model Ordinancefor Onsite SewageT r e a t m e n t &Management'. Thisproject will develop amodel ordinance forons i te was tewatert r e a t m e n t a n dmanagement that canbe used by jurisdictionsthroughout California.

The model ordinancewill be policy orienteda n d p r o m o t econsistency throughoutthe state.

Agricultural ResearchInitiative (ARI) GrantT h e C e n t e r i sparticipating in ARIgrant for the project'Agricultural Lands

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The National OnsiteWastewater Recycl ingAssociation (NOWRA) iswriting a national modelp e r f o r m a n c e c o d e .NOWRA represents allsegments of the onsiteindustry and isorganized and runby volunteersassisted by asmall contractstaff. Aswith allvolunteerorganizations, members that suggest newprojects are inevitably asked to serve asChair of the implementation committee.In June 2000, I suggested to the NOWRABoard that it develop a model code toserve as a template for state and localregulators. As a result, I am writing thisarticle as Chair of the NOWRA ModelPer formance Code committee .

The idea for a model code grew out ofa meeting in my office with Dick Otis.Dick is Chair of the NOWRA TechnicalPractices Committee. He was expressingfrustration over the slow pace of progressin advancing modern technology andmanagement practices in the industry.I agreed that things move slowly. It hadtaken Wisconsin ten years of struggle toget the 2000 code change that legalizeduse of the sandfilter. I noted that I hadrecently read the 1974 ASAE proceedings"Home Sewage Disposal" and the sameproblems and solutions were discussedthen that are being discussed now, withoutmuch progress in between.

In Wisconsin, onsite systems are regulatedby the building code agency. I relatedto Dick the experience of the buildingindustry where, in the 1920s, regulatorsand designers formed organizations todevelop model building codes. The threemodel code groups have combined effortsinto a single model code that is nowused by all state level regulatory agenciesas the basis of their building regulations.Introduction of new materials andtechnology is organized throughevaluation and listing services and isaccepted by regulators without a fuss.

An advantage of a national model code

is thatwe can insert more

s c i e n c e into the process thanl o c a l l y deve loped codesbecause we have access to more experts.In Wisconsin, we are blessed by havingnational experts such as Dick Otis, JimConverse and Jerry Tyler within walkingdistance from our offices. Most otherstates and counties writing their owncodes do not have that resource. Asecond advantage of a national code isthat, when we need to pick a numberfor a numeric standard, we can at leastall pick the same number.

The NOWRA code is being written asa performance code. A performance codespecifies what needs to be achieved andnot how to achieve it, which is commonin prescriptive codes. For example, aperformance code would specify nitrateoutput of less than 20 mg/l and permitmultiple solutions. A prescriptive codewould specify an XYZ recirculating sandfilter as the nitrate reduction solution.

The key concept in developing the codeis the performance standards matrix wherevarious treatment designs will be classifiedby their output qualities and theirassociated quality assurance (QA) features.Each axis of the matrix will be composedof a series of successively more stringentperformance standards appropriate to thetechnology and the various human andnatural environments. The EPAvoluntary guidelines will be incorporatedinto the QA features. Treatment systemdesigns and components will then beable to be evaluated against the matrix.A guidance document will be developedto assist local and state governments inselecting the appropriate standards fortheir area.

The code development committee hasmet in Madison, Wisconsin and Athens,Georgia. Thirty-five leaders and experts

from all segments of the industry and allregions of the country participated. Astatus report was made at the NOWRAAnnual Conference in Virginia Beach.

The cost of developing the code isconservatively estimated at $500,000over three years. Estimated travel andmeeting expenses for a single two-daycommittee meeting are in the $20-25thousand dollar range. The only sourceof funds is donations and grants to coverexpenses and some part-time staff.Committee members' time is donated.Early meeting and travel expense fundingcame from donations from fivemanufacturers and from committeemember employers. EPA recentlyawarded an $85,000 grant to help funddevelopment of the Matrix.

Success in this effort is contingent onthe continued enthusiasm of NOWRAcode committee members and theenlightened self-interest of organizationsthat will fund the committee expenses.If the enthusiasm wanes or expensefunding is not realized, it is likely thatthe project will not be completed. Thentwo different people will be sitting in anoffice in 2025 commenting that theonsite industry is still talking about thesame problems and solutions discussedin the 1974 ASAE Proceedings.Thousands of county and state regulatorswill still be setting unique numericstandards and manufacturers will still beearning their product approvals the hardway, one county at a time.

For details of the code committee progress,see the NOWRA web page atwww.nowra.com.

Mike Corry is the Administrator of theWisconsin Safety and Buildings Divisionand Chair of the NOWRA ModelPerformance Code Committee.

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NOWRA

By Mike Corry

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Harry and I sat in the restaurant inNorthern China and talked of many things.It was Harry's first visit to China, so weneeded to first address the major differencesin business culture between Asia and theUnited States. This was my tenth trip,which did not make me an expert, butjust enough of one to be of some help inZabel's plans.

We used table napkins to sketch outdesigns for future Zabel products, andconsidered how to enter this vast newmarket of 1.3 billion people. With hisno-nonsense approach, I could see thatHarry Nurse was a man I could work with.

Harry and I first met at the Zabel plantin Kentucky only a few short weeks earlier.Yet now, here we were in the industrialcity of Shenyang, ready to find our placein this new market, so you could say thatthings were moving in a hurry. This is"Nurse philosophy": Get the job done,and do it right the first time. We were

By Bob Pullen

The Aussie and the Yank

now showing ZabelFilters and greasear re s tor s to theCh ine s e a t theS h e n y a n gE n v i r o n m e n t a lExhibition.

Harry has a tough sidethat he shows inbusiness. I couldn'tbelieve his approachto the ancient art ofbarga ining . Hedecided that a pair ofcarved tigers wouldlook really good at his home in Kentucky.So he was going to have them. "It's agame," I explained. "They ask a highprice, you offer a low price, and then youmeet in the middle. Harry wasn't aboutto let 2,000 years of Chinese bargainingculture get in his way. Stand by foranother dose of Nurse Philosophy. "What'sthe price?" he asked. The answer was

typically high, so Harryoffered 40% - andwalked away. "That'stoo abrupt," I told him."Why waste time?"said Harry. “Get thejob done, and do itright the first time."There it was again.

What followed wasinteresting to watch.The shopkeeper sentan assistant to chaseHarry to keep thebargaining al ive .

Except there was no bargaining about tohappen. 40% was the first and last offer.Those tigers are now in Kentucky.

So much for teaching him about culturaldifferences.

The other Harry Nurse is a different man. I observed his generosity to the Christian

Or the Zabel®

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Bob Pullen (left) and Harry Nurse

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Church in China, and also to those folkwho were less fortunate than he. Harryleft behind in China much more moneythan he saved on the tigers.

The Chinese description for such a manas Harry Nurse is "Gou Lao".

My company, ABS Environmental, hasfor some years been a Zabel customer forour home market in Australia. We have

installed many A300 filters in our ownlocally made polyethylene basins, andhave enjoyed good success. Ourgovernment has field tested Zabel andgiven the A300 full approval. Manyrestaurants and food outlets now rely onZabel to clean up their waste, and satisfyour EPA demands. McDonald's FamilyRestaurants are a Zabel user. In fact,the results of tests carried out in anAustralian McDonald's restaurant haveassisted Zabel in their technical manualresearch studies.

In recent months, we have released theA1800 Zabel filter for domestic septic

application, as we are seeinga real growth in this marketdue to the ever-increasingd e m a n d s o f t h eEnvironment ProtectionAuthority towards domesticseptic tanks. We combinethe Zabel filter products withour own version of thefiltered pump vault. Wea l so have a spec ia lsubmersible grinder pump,that can send raw sewagethrough small diameterpipelines up to 5 miles awayfor offsite disposal.

Z a b e l a n d A B SEnvironmental stand together to provideour customers with a solution to all oftheir wastewater problems.

Recently, I had the pleasure of introducingZabel filters to the tiny Pacific Islandcountry of Vanuatu. A particular resorthad been in business there for over twentyyears. In fact, I remember taking a vacationwith my family not long after it openedall those years ago. What a beautiful

place it was then. Clear water and cleanbeaches. A great place to stay.

After all those years of unchecked kitchenfats discharging into the lagoon, the fishand the coral are now dead. The sewagefrom each of the beach huts dischargedinto what could loosely be described asundersized septic tanks, and then straightinto the coral. No wonder it died aftertwenty years of neglect.

Recently, a new owner (who happens tobe an American baseball player) tookover. It is his dream to restore the lagoonto its former pristine condition. This is

where Zabel and ABSEnvironmental will play animportant part to achievethis goal.

Zabel A300 filters will soonbe installed to intercept thekitchen grease, and toimprove the septic overflowbefore discharge to the coral.ABS Env i r onmen t a lwastewater submersiblepumps will direct the effluentto a new treatment plant.Maybe in a few years, wewill see an improvement inthis lovely island lagoonresort. I'll go back.

Zabel's R&D plays a big part in itsacceptance in Australia and Asia. Casestudies of installations in the United Stateshelp convince a new customer that Zabelreally does know its business, and canhelp them as well.

Zabel holds a good inventory, so dispatchtimes are short and reliable. Shippingdocuments are accurate, saving time.

ABS Environmental has an office in theCity of Suzhou (near Shanghai) as wellas our main works in Sydney, Australia.We manufacture our own range ofpolyethylene pump stations in Australiafitted with submersible grinder sewagepumps.

Our joint venture representatives in Chinaare Clear Environmental who haveinstalled a similar polyethylenerotomoulding plant recently in Suzhou.The basins made in Suzhou will housethe A300 filter as a compact grease arrestor.The Chinese Government is presentlystudying the A300 filter, and is expectedto soon authorize it to be fitted in everyrestaurant. That should see a large number

of containers filled with Zabel filterstravelling from Kentucky to China in asteady stream.

The coming years will see a real demandfor Zabel in markets throughout Asia.Huge populations and unchecked pastpollution ensure a growing need for Zabelproducts. I am happy to be part of theZabel (Asia Pacific) Zone.

By the way, the Chinese meaning of GouLao is 'tough exterior, but really good onthe inside'; however, the literal translationis not so flattering- the nearest thing toit is actually a fried dumpling.

After all those years of unchecked kitchen fats discharginginto the lagoon, the fish and the coral are now dead.

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t would be easy to believe that a septic contractor's

individual needs could become lost in a company thesize of First Supply Group. However, it is exactly theopposite at First Supply where over 600 employeesconstantly strive to exceed their customer's expectations.A dedicated and highly trained on-site wastewaterspecialist at each location insures that each customerhas the products and individualized training they needto succeed in their local industry. As Elliot Collier, VPof Marketing states: "First Supply provides dedicatedsupport personnel in all locations who are continuallybeing trained on the newest products and procedureswithin this specialized market. We have establishedinternal marketing support teams who are responsiblefor providing the products and services of a specialty

house while offering the buying selection and pricingof a full line wholesaler."

First Supply Group's roots date back to 1897 whenHenry Poehling, along with two other men, formed theLa Crosse Plumbing Supply Company in La Crosse,Wisconsin. The company aggressively distributedplumbing supplies, windmills, pumps, and gasolineengines throughout the states of Wisconsin, Minnesota,South Dakota, and Iowa. The young company utilizedrailroads to visit customers and used its own fleet ofhorse drawn wagons to complete product deliveries.Two early subsidiaries coupled with the tremendousdemand for steel allowed the company to successfully

navigate through World War I, the Great Depression,and World War II. The first company expansion occurredin 1950 when the Eau Claire branch was opened. Sincethen, expansion efforts have been accomplished byeither opening new facilities in key market centers orpurchasing existing businesses that offered the sameadvantages. First Supply Group now boasts 14 fullservice locations in Wisconsin, Minnesota, Iowa, andIllinois.

First Supply Group believes strongly that education andtraining are key ingredients needed to insure that theircustomers succeed in business. To accomplish this, allbranches offer regular educational seminars involving

on-site wastewater products. These seminars, many timespresented by the manufacturers themselves, provideFirst Supply customers the opportunity they need toview new and existing products first hand. NumerousFirst Supply employees attend these seminars to insurethat all product offerings and services are well understood.As Mr. Collier says, "Our people must have the expertisenecessary to support the customer's needs and to allowthem to meet the demands of this rigorous marketsegment." The annual First Supply Pump Shows, heldeach winter in numerous locations, offer suchopportunities. Attended by dozens of manufacturers andrepresentatives, First Supply customers can browse

Although much has changed throughout the years, the drivingphilosophy at First Supply Group has remained the same as thosedays when deliveries were made by horse drawn wagons...

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through hundreds of products currently being offered. Additionally,educational sessions that meet local continuing educationrequirements are held throughout the day on various on-sitewastewater products.

Although much has changed throughout the years, the drivingphilosophy at First Supply Group has remained the same as thosedays when deliveries were madeby horse drawn wagons...TheCustomer Comes First. JosephPoehling, a direct descendantof the company's founder andnow President of First SupplyGroup, is poised to elevate FirstSupply and their partneringcontractors even more over thenext one hundred years. Withan unmatched record in branchlocations, customer service,quality products, on-handinventory, and delivery time,First Supply's success is nocoincidence.

First Supply/La Crosse Plumbing Deliveryservice covering Wisconsin, Minnesota,Iowa, and South Dakota.

From 1898 to 1960, 122 South Front Street was the home of FirstSupply/La Crosse Plumbing Supply Company. Situated on themighty Mississippi this building included a stable for the horses.

First Supply Group now boasts 14 fullservice locations in Wisconsin,Minnesota, Iowa, andIllinois.

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beat up hisc u r r e n t

supplier. Or hemay l e v e r a g e

several vendors againsteach other at the same time to lower theprice. In other words, it is easy to beused during the dance if you are notcareful. Think of all the proposals youhave put together that the customer onlyused to either lower prices or to improveservice from current vendors.

There is a term for this phenomenon--it is called unpaid consulting. One of thefirst rules a professional salesperson shouldlearn is to never give your information,prices or proposals without someunderstanding and clear contract of whatthe customer plans on doing with yourinformation. Once you have given aproposal without clear agreements andcommitments you have just spilled yourcandy in the lobby!

You must have a system that gets you onan even keel with your prospect's system.I have been training and coachingsalespeople for over 20 years and I havenever found a stronger selling system tohelp avoid free consulting. Here, in its

simplest form, is the seven-step SandlerSelling SystemTM:

• You must establish and maintain strongrapport with your prospect. Get yourcustomer comfortable telling you thetruth.

• You must establish an up-front contractwith your prospect. Get a clear agreementof what is going to happen next betweenyou and your customer.

• You must uncover your prospect's 'pain'.No PAIN, No Sale! Businesses usuallychange vendors or buy products to solveproblems.

• You must get all the money issues outon the table early on.

• You must find out what decision-making process your prospect goesthrough- in detail- before giving a proposalor price.

Once you have a comfortable honestdialogue and clear agreements then youcan move to:

• Presenting a solution that will get ridof your prospect's pain. Forget the featuresand benefits and show how you havecustomized a fix for your client's problems.

You must post-sell your customer toeliminate back outs and buyer's remorse.

Whether you need one call or one yearto 'close' a new client, these seven stepswork (if executed properly - and properexecution takes time to master). Thenext time you start the dance, see if youtake the lead by following these systematicsteps and remember: Don't Spill YourCandy in the Lobby.

If you would like to read more on theSandler Selling SystemTM in its entirety,call me for a FREE paperback edition ofour 29-page report, "Why SalespeopleFailTM".(c)1984-2001 Sandler Systems, Inc. Allrights reserved.

Michael Strickland is President ofSandler Sales Institute-The MichaelStrickland Group, a sales and salesmanagement consulting firm located inLouisville, KY. Call for a FREEpaperback edition of "Why SalespeopleFail ...And What To Do About It," 502-454-5454, or email your request toSandler@sbitraining.com

W h e nyour prospectsand salespeople begin theirselling 'dance', there are always twosystems at work: the prospect's systemand the salesperson's system. It has beenmy experience that most salespeople letthe prospect take control of the dancerather quickly. Until you are sure of themotivation of your potential buyer... sellerbeware!

In the prospect's system, the agenda isgenerally one of trying to gather as muchinformation as possible while giving little.Your prospect starts negotiating for thebest possible price and terms. Whileplaying their cards very close to theirchest, they also give encouragement,should they need to pick your brain inthe future. Most of us easily fall victimbecause the prospect is very friendlywhen the initial dance begins.

Your prospect wants to know what youknow. The problem is he doesn't wantto pay you for it. He wants to extract allyou know about your product or service,along with your best price, in order to

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Sarah Farish, Writer, Phoenix EnterpriseJeeta Saxena, Project Coordinator, PhoenixEnterpriseMichael Aiton, Program Coordinator,NODP III

Alternative onsite wastewater systemtechnology can often serve as a viablesolution for sites where conventionalseptic tank and leach fieldtechnology fail. In WestV i r g i n i a , h i g hgroundwater tables,steep slopes, andinappropriate soilsare primary factorsthat limitt h eeffectiveuse o f

conventionalw a s t e w a t e rsystems. To applya l t e r n a t i v ewastewater solutions based on siteconditions, designers, installers and sanitariansneed training on the available technologies foreffective wastewater treatment.

With the support of the WV Bureau of PublicHealth, the WV Sewage Advisory Board andindustry representatives, the National OnsiteDemonstration III (NODP) project set up a trainingfield site and developed an updated training programfor West Virginia. It is designed to provide hands-on experience with various alternative wastewatertreatment technologies suitable for a variety ofgeological, soil and climatic conditions.

Representatives of the WV Bureau of Public Healthand NODP staff identified two key priorities:

Onsite Training Center (WVOTC)

1. Improvethe state's

licensing ofC l a s s I I

Designer/Installersthrough an updated

training program, and2. Develop a hands-

on training facility to support boththe Class I and II Designer/Installer

licensing program, as well as providetraining for WV sanitarians.

The initial phase of the WV OnsiteTraining Center includes a storage building

for instructional equipment/models, tenabove ground systems stations, and a soils

evaluation area for soil training about soilcharacteristics.

The educational stations include:

* Soils Evaluation* Septic Tanks* Pump Tank* Low Pressure Pipe Distribution* Dosing Siphon* Pump to a D-Box, Flood Dosing Trenches* Home Aerobic Unit* Foam Biofilter* Recirculating Sand Filter* Peat Filter* Constructed Wetland* Pump Assembly Exercise* Miscellaneous Onsite Wastewater Components

Educational signs at each of the outdoor demonstrationstations describe how the system works with system diagramsas appropriate. These educational signs are laminated postersthat are mounted on wooden boards placed strategically.Plexi-glass covers protect the posters, and can be changedto match curriculum and technology as needed.

Sarah Farish, Writer, Phoenix Enterpriseeeta Saxena, Project Coordinator, Phoenix

EnterpriseMichael Aiton, Program Coordinator,NODP III

Alternative onsite wastewater systemechnology can often serve as a viableolution for sites where conventionaleptic tank and leach fieldechnology fail. In West

V i r g i n i a , h i g hgroundwater tables,teep slopes, andnappropriate soilsare primary factorshat limit

h eeffectiveuse o f

conventionalw a s t e w a t e rystems. To apply

a l t e r n a t i v el b d

Onsite Training Center (WVOTC)

1. Improvethe state's

licensing ofC l a s s I I

Designer/Installersthrough an updated

training program, and2. Develop a hands-

on training facility to support boththe Class I and II Designer/Installer

licensing program, as well as providetraining for WV sanitarians.

The initial phase of the WV OnsiteTraining Center includes a storage building

for instructional equipment/models, tenabove ground systems stations, and a soils

evaluation area for soil training about soilcharacteristics.

The educational stations include:

* Soils Evaluation* Septic Tanks* Pump Tank* L P Pi Di ib i

est irginia

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Class II Sewage System Designer/Installer Curriculum andTraining Materials

Class II sewage systems, often referred to as alternative orexperimental systems, are onsite wastewater systemsapproved by the state of West Virginia for use when aconventional septic tank and gravity drainfield system(Class I) would not be expected to function well. Forexample, high water tables, shallow depth to bedrock,steep slopes, or inappropriate soils types or textures mightlimit or prohibit the use of a Class I system thus makingthe Class II system essential. In fact, the need to installClass II systems is expected to increase as fewer sitessuitable for Class I systems remain in West Virginia.

Aware of this situation, Class I installers are interested inbeing certified as Class II installers to expand their businessopportunities and offer customers more viable solutionsfor wastewater treatment problems. However, many ClassI installers are unfamiliar with the technologies and designsfor Class II systems, and can be unfamiliar with the generalconcepts of how soil actually treats wastewater. The ClassII course was designed to educate installers on the designoptions available for installation on sites where a ClassII system is required and to provide them the fundamentalconcepts for wastewater treatment.

Before the WVOTC offered this course, West Virginia'scounty sanitarians took a major role in "designing" ClassII systems for Class II installers and often provided significantassistance with alternative onsite wastewater system design.As widespread use of Class II systems increases, sanitarianscannot provide the level of support previously available.In addition, sanitarians cannot help with the design, sincethey are also responsible for reviewing the final designprepared by the Class II Designer/Installer. TrainingDesigners/Installers to effectively design alternative systemswill reduce their dependence on sanitarians for systemsdesign.

Curriculum Development

After reviewing materials from various onsite trainingprograms across the country, NODP and WV BPH staffbased the training materials partly on the University ofMinnesota Extension Service Onsite Wastewater trainingmaterials, and on Northwest Onsite Wastewater TrainingCenter training materials. In addition, instructors for theprogram provided materials for various segments of thecourse.

The curriculum includes twelve modules:

1. Introduction to Wastewater Treatment2. Soils and Site Evaluation3. Designer/Installer Responsibilities/Liabilities4. Pumps and Siphons5. Instrumentation/Controls6. Drainfield Alternatives7. Intermittent and Recirculating Sand Filters8. Home Aerobic units9. Other Class II Alternatives10. Health and Safety11. Permits12. Factors in Technology Selection

For information on The WV Onsite Training Center's nexttraining session, contact Mike Aiton, NODP, (800) 624-8301.

1-800-221-5742Visit our Website www.zabelzone.com

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Linda EllsworthProduction Assistant

Mike BirchfieldWarehouse

Ray BirchfieldWarehouse

Gary EllsworthRoto-Mold Production

Manager

Tom JenkinsMedia Services Manager

Vanessa CoxTravel Resource/

International AccountManager

Larry NurseAccount Manager

Ann HinesAccount Manager

Tom PettyP.G., R.E.H.S.

Environmental Specialist

Bill RawlinsEnvironmental

Specialist

Brian Borders, R.S.VP Marketing

Lesley JenkinsCredit & Collections

Joe MattinglyAccount Manager

Amy SparksAccounts Receivable

Becky PageVP Business Services

Theo Terry, R.S.VP Product Services

Jan NurseZabel Zone Editor

Harry NursePresident

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In September the Zabel marketing crew flew to British Columbia for a meeting. And while they were there they thought, “Oh wellwe might as well do some fishing.” Searching for any kind of guide service can turn a dream trip into a nightmare. From theaccommodations, personal chef to the fishing, the Fraser River Lodge was top notch.

®

We started off both mornings catching pinksalmon one after the other until our arms were

tired. Thenneeding a restwe thoughtwe would trythe sturgeonfishing.

After Brian hooked into thefirst sturgeon we all knewthere would be no rest withthese ancient monsters.

Participants on this tripwere. Brian Borders, BillRawlins, Tom Petty, andTom Jenkins.

We would like to thankour guide, Dean.

Everyone caught aSturgeon. And theBig Guy (BrianBorders) caught two.What an experience.

For more info on the Fraser RiverFishing Lodge point your browser to

www.fraserriverlodge.com or callFrank Steiger at 604-702-0036.

You can’t imagine how big Theo saidthis one was...

But when he finally landed itHarry snapped a photo!

Harry, Theo and Billwent to the keys for their

fishing adventure.

Harry giving it his all!

Florida Keys

Please don’t come

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Can a Zabel GDS-Z200-D Flow Director be used to divide the raw sewageflow from a residence to two different waste treatment systems?

The Flow Director can be used to direct the flow to different systems. However,the Flow Director or Flow Divider should not be used to move raw sewage.The solids in the waste stream can cause the product to clog. If you are movingwaste from a septic tank or advanced treatment system, the waste stream isalmost entirely liquid. This is what the Flow Director is designed for. Thewaste can be easily directed, using the Flow Director, to separate disposalsystems.

Can a PDS-DV-4-4, four-zonePressure Distribution Valve, beused to distribute effluent to athree zone system?

The four-zone valve is designed to distribute to a four-zone system only. Ifa three-zone system is designed, the cam inside the four-zone valve mustbe replaced with a three-zone cam. This is easily done by removing thetwo screws on top and replacing the cam. However, the best way to handlethis is to avoid the problem altogether and use the PDS-DV-4-3, three zonePressure Distribution Valve, to meet the design needs of a three-zone system.

What is the flow rate through the Zabel Filters?

The filter itself does not restrict the flow rate through any of our filters.The screen of the A1800 series and the plates of the A100/A300 series donot impede the flow out of a tank. The only determining factor with respectto flow is the size of the outlet pipe. The smaller the outlet pipe, the morerestricted the flow. Most outlet pipes on tanks are 4 inches. The flow throughthis pipe is the flow rate through the filter.

Why do advanced treatment systems often get reductions in the amount of disposal field required and conventionaltechnologies, such as gravel filled ditches, do not?

In a conventional system, anaerobically treated effluent, usually from a septic tank, is dispersed in the system wherethe soil is expected to provide final polishing and treatment of the waste stream. Here, the suspended solids and BODload are acted upon by the bacteria in the soil, and these natural processes clean up the wastewater so it can bereintroduced into the ground water supply. While this process is quite efficient and produces good results, it is dependentupon having enough "good" soil available to carry out this process. In areas where "good" soil is limited, or materialsfor conventional technologies are hard to come by, advanced treatment systems, like our Aerocell and Aerodiffuser,clean up the effluent through aerobic processes so that the soil does not have to work as hard. Most regulatory agencieshave accepted the fact that the lowering of the TSS and BOD make a system more likely to operate properly, even inmarginal situations. This is why these systems get the reductions in disposal field that can range from 20% to over50%.

By Tom Petty, P.G., R.E.H.S.

GDS-Z200-D

PDS-DV-4-4

Do you have a technical question? Go online and get answers to allyour tech questions from the pros

at Zabel.www.zabelzone.com/techtalk.htm

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While on a training mission in LeeCounty Kentucky, Tom Petty tooktime to visit Natural Bridge StatePark.

We have always told Bill Rawlins if he stuck withZabel it would take him higher! New houses,cars and airplanes. See Bill, we told you so.

Shot of St. Augustine

In November Bill Rawlins and Mark Marsh ofMarsh & Moore took Mark’s AISI Marchette to ameeting with Coast Pump Water TechnologiesCo. in Venice, Florida. A nine hour drive onlytook these guys an hour.

Mark has flown since 1978 andholds a singe engine muilti and

glider rating. He is presentlyworking on his sea plane rating.

He flew aerobatic competition andair shows up to 1985 and was

ranked 14th in the United Statesat one time.

The Marchette is an Italian military jet trainerused in third world countries. Mark says theMarchette if full aerobatic stressed to 6g'sPositive and 4G's negative. The top speedis 230 knots with a cruise speed of 185 Knots.

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Zabel’s® Helping Hands program, thebrainchild of Bill Rawlins, Jr., SoutheasternEnvironmental Specialist, continues toprovide assistance for homeowners whocannot afford to repair their failing septicsystem. Bill says, “The Helping Handsprogram is designed to provide Zabelproducts and services to those who canleast afford and most often need them.”

What do you have when you mix education requirements,the desire to help someone in need, and new technology?Another Helping Hands project! The most recentHelping Hands project, sponsored by Zabel took placeon October 26th in Centre, Alabama. Zabel's state-of-the-art AeroCellTM Advanced Treatment System wasinstalled at the home of Ms. Mattie Shooks.

Zabel became aware of the need for the project whenMr. Wade BoBo from the Cherokee County HealthDepartment mentioned the situation in passing. Whenthe call went out from Mr. Kenneth Dodd, a localcontractor, the response was unbelievable. Every needwas met- all materials, equipment and even lunch weredonated.

During this successful project, the participating contractorsnot only helpedsomeone in need butwere also awardedCEU's and were ableto become certified inthe new AeroCellAdvanced TreatmentSystem.

Thanks to each andevery one of you whohelped make thisproblem a thing of thepast for Ms. Shooks.It is the continuedsupport of caringindividuals that makeZabel's Helping Handsprojects a big success.

Environmental Supervisor, Wade Bobo holdsdown the shovel, while several local contractorsinstall the Zabel recirculation device.

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Zabel’s Brian Borders finally earning his keepinstalling the pump system.

The local paper in Centre,Alabama ran this list of

contributors to the project.

Zabel wouldlike to add our thanks.

Along with safeguarding theenvironment, Wade Bobo has apassion for experimenting with newways of enticing the local bass tobite.

Over the past fewyears, we havedeveloped ourproduct line tob e c o m e asingle source

provider for everything onsite. Whether itis effluent filters, STEP packages, dripirrigation, or your choice of advancedtreatment systems, ZABEL has the answer.Not only do we have the products, we havethe staff to assist in the development ofthe cluster system from start to finish.Our team of wastewater professionals canprovide upfront assistance by providingtraining and education to developers andhomeowners. We can also assist thedesigner or engineer in the planningand design of the system by reviewingplans, providing product drawings, and

b y d e v e l o p i n gcomplete productquotes. Our goal inassisting during thedesign process is toensure that all ZABELproducts mesh togetherand o p e r a t e a splanned. During systeminstallation, we canprovide personnel atthe site to ensure all

ZABEL products are correctly installed.

At ZABEL, we view the system in itsentirety not just in providing products.We are committed to providing a fullservice, complete turnkey approach toonsite systems. If you are interested inobtaining assistance on your nextcluster system development or forany onsite system large or small,give us a call and we will put ourteam and all our resources to workfor you.

Can you spot the onsite systemproviding treatment to thewastewater from 16 houses? Couldit be that gorgeous fishing pond rightin their backyards? Here is a tip,unless your fishing for "brown trout"I wouldn't go fishing in that pond!

This subdivision was my first real exposure to a cluster systemutilizing centralized treatment and disposal for multipleresidences. I encountered it during a trip to Graves County,KY to assist the local environmentalist, Noel Coplen. Noeland I were looking at some of his problem sites when he tookme to see one of their success stories. The system had beeninstalled for about 5 years and had been providing a reliableform of wastewater treatment for this development. Theresidents and developer were completely satisfied with theresults.

This particular cluster system consisted of individual primaryseptic tanks installed at each residence with gravity flow toa central lift station. The lift station thenmoved the effluent up to a central lagooninstalled in the middle of the development.Overflow from the lagoon was disposedof through a single drain field systemlocated along the subdivision road. Otherthan the chain link fence surrounding thelagoon you would never know this "fishingpond" was actually treating thousands ofgallons of wastewater everyday. TheHomeowners Association had even takenup a collection to install a fountain in thecenter of the lagoon, to add to its eye appeal. Little did theyknow they were actually aiding the treatment capacity of thelagoon by incorporating a source of aeration.

Cluster systems come in many shapes, sizes and configurations.They can be an ideal solution for difficult sites with limitedroom or poor soils. They provide solutions to developers,homeowners and regulators who are looking for efficient, costeffective methods to treat wastewater. Some may be as simpleas the subdivision Noel and I visited or complex with individualAdvanced Treatment Systems located at each residence andwith disposal occurring through a centralized drip irrigationfield. Whatever the design or configuration, ZABEL can bepart of the solution.

By Brian Borders, R.S.Photos byNoel Coplen.Thanks NoelGreat Job!

CLUSTER Systemsand

ZABEL Products

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Author unknown, found on the internet

Alabama Hunters

A couple of Alabama hunters are out in the woodswhen one of them falls to the ground. He doesn'tseem to be breathing, his eyes are rolled backin his head.

The other guy whips out his cell phone and calls 911.He gasps to the operator, "My friend is dead! What can Ido?"

The operator, in a calm soothing voice says, "Just takeit easy. I can help. First, lets make sure he's dead."

....There is a silence, then a shot is heard.The guy's voice comes back on the line. He says, "OK,now what?"

Harold Allen of Harold Allen Septic in Hull

Georgia showed off his unique method of

advertising at the GOWA show in Athens.

Harold Allen Septic Tank Cleaning

(706-353-1351)

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The development of new on-site technologieshas resulted in many organizationsscrambling to educate and train theirmembers and employees. Zabel'sEnvironmental Specialists spend the majorityof their time working with groups ofprofessionals in their educational efforts. AtZabel, we pledge our support to the educationof the on-site professional. Whether yourorganization is that of installers,manufacturers, regulators or designengineers, Zabel wants to assist you in yourtraining efforts.

Simply complete the blanks/boxes below,and return the form. Your EnvironmentalSpecialists will contact you to arrange a time,place and date. Zabel can participate inyour agenda of on-site training, or we canconduct a complete training session over thevarious technologies new to the industry.We look forward to sharing in the successof your organization.

Zabel®

Comes to You!

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SCH 40SDR 35

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With Zabelyou can:

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With Zabelyou can:

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Patent Pending

Inlet/OutletBaffle

Versatile DesignVersa-Tee accepts SDR35& SCH40 pipe sizes,simplifying installationsand inventor ies!

By-Pass ProtectionVersa-Tee’s supplemental

filtering system preventssolids carry-over!

The only Tee you’ll ever need.

Versa-TeeTM

1-800-221-5742Visit our Website www.zabelzone.com

As the Zabel Filter cartridge is removed, the Filter’ s gasket sweepsthe Versa-Tee’s Filter Slots clean of any large solids!

Warning: the Versa-Tee’soutlet fi lter slots are a

supplemental protection deviceand should not be used in place

of a Zabel A1800 Series Cartridge.

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MADE IN USA

March25th-26th, NE Onsite WW Treatment ShortCourseApril3rd-4th - NW Onsite WW Treatment ShortCourse & Equipment Exhibition, University ofWashington, Seattle, WA.9th-11th, Head of the Watersheds DecentralizedWW Conf. Duluth, MN. Tami Vatalaro 218-720-432211th-13th, NCSTA ShowMay3rd - AOWA, Montgomery, AlabamaJuly18th-20th - FOWA, Dayton Beach, FloridaTBA - Interstate ConferenceSeptember13th-14th - GOWA Conference - Jekyll Island,GA. - Bruce Widener 678-646-036918th-21st - NOWRA Conference, Kansas City,Missouri

March 23, 2002Perry County, KentuckyContact: Kevin Nichols (606) 633-2945

April 17, 2002GOWA/Zabel CEU TrainingJefferson, Georgia

April 25, 2002University of West Alabama Training Center, Allen Tartt 205-652-3803Ext. 25

May 7, 2002FOWA/Zabel CEU & Product TrainingFort Lauderdale, FloridaContact: Kevin Sherman (863) 652-3803

May 22-24, 2002Advanced TrainingUniversity of West Alabama Training Center, Allen Tartt 205-652-3803Ext. 25

August 5, 2002FOWA/Zabel CEU & Product TrainingCrestview, FloridaContact: Kevin Sherman (863) 652-3803osmc2001@yahoo.com

An up to date listing of tradeshows and CEUtraining classes can be found on our website.www.zabelzone.com/onsiteeducation.htm

CEUTrainingClasses

2002

1-800-221-5742www.zabelzone.com

Poly Tank AdapterDesigned to adapt Zabel Risers directly

to Norwesco and AK Poly tanks.

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ProductNew

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Zabel Environmental Technology®

P.O. Box 1520Crestwood, KY 40014

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LOUISVILLE KYPERMIT #1925

MADE IN USA

InterlockingInterlockingAll parts lock together

for a secure fit

Tamper ResistantTamper ResistantEvery Access System includes

tamper resistant screws ,and specialfastening bit

Water ResistantWater ResistantProvides protection from ground

water infiltration

Quality ConstructionQuality ConstructionEvery ZEUS Access System is

constructed of UV protected highquality polyethylene

TO BE A ZABELTough EnoughAccess Systems

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