That Richard Sherman considers a routine onsite system project would be well outside the mainstream for most installers.That’s because Sherman and his company work in Malibu and other California communities west of Los Angeles, where cramped lots, hilly terrain, beachfront homes and strict regulations make almost every installation a challenge.Onsite systems using aerobic treatment units, with seepage pits instead of traditional drainfields, are the norm. Replacement systems routinely cost $100,000 and more. Sherman and his 15-member team tackle those challenges daily, while also inspecting onsite systems, installing water mains, setting fire hydrants, and handling multiple other tasks.“I’ve been working around
















