Editorial Articles

You may think society is over-regulated in general. But we need to maintain strong local health department oversight to replace an aging wastewater infrastructure.

California designer Ryan Fox is riding a wave of opportunity prompted by a shortage of onsite professionals, and the demand continues to grow

Design and installation of black- and graywater reuse systems marks a new frontier for the decentralized wastewater industry

Advanced treatment will become commonplace in every corner of the country, so wastewater professionals need to get on board with new technologies, says a NAWT board member

An Arkansas child care facility spins its wheels to handle its wastewater load; installers and industry manufacturers gain approval for a solution not yet approved by the state

Unfortunately, most older home lots weren’t developed with a second septic system in mind. That’s when it’s time to improvise, adapt, overcome.

NOWRA and partners introduce new training tools aimed at educating septic system users

Ben and Seth Miller apply innovative treatment technologies and alternative drainfields to deal with challenging soils and compact sites on Whidbey Island

Large-scale treatment systems for parks and vineyards are the focus of business for an installer in Oregon’s Willamette Valley

Education and “utility style” regulation of septic systems are needed for Canadian wastewater pros to avoid this scenario

If a site allows for natural elevation for uniform distribution, explore these practical techniques for dosing with non-electric devices