In the past few months, we’ve had a few questions related to hydraulic and organic loading of treatment areas through gravity and...
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Here’s a Quick Review of Gravity Distribution to the Trench
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It’s Party Time – What Happens When Your System Is Tied to an Airbnb?
You’ve finished a tricky onsite system installation on a small waterfront lot and the customer is happy with your work from the...
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Always a Better Way
Jen Chapin got an interesting introduction to her husband Alan’s new onsite installation business. It was the day he brought home the...
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Industry News - October 2020
Scienco/FAST - a division of BioMicrobics
receives NSF/ANSI Standard 61 certificationScienco/FAST - a division of BioMicrobics announced its Scienco Systems product lines received...
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Product Spotlight - October 2020
E-Z Treat system creates environment for bacterial growth
E-Z Treat recirculating synthetic media filter systems are designed to create the ideal setting for...
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Rules and Regs - October 2020
New York Lawmakers Want to Eliminate Income Tax From Septic GrantsA New York representative has introduced a bill in Congress to remove...
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Decentralized Wastewater Systems Make Sense in Alberta
In States Snapshot, we talk to a member of a state, provincial or national trade association in the decentralized wastewater industry. This...
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Frank’s Septic Services Installs Big Tanks, Thousands of Feet of Dripline and UV System in Campground Project
It was clear the Vineyard RV Park in Vacaville, California, needed help. When the campground started, one Orenco Systems AdvanTex AX100 pod...
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Case Studies - October 2020
Sand filter units suitable for small footprint lotProblem: A fuel transfer station in Scott City, Kansas, needed a new septic system after...
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Product Focus - October 2020
AERATION SYSTEMGeomatrix Systems SoilAirSoilAir from Geomatrix Systems intermittently aerates the drainfield/leachfield and surrounding soils rather than constantly aerating wastewater in a tank....
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There’s Nothing Baffling About Tank Inlet and Outlet Features
A colleague of ours sent us a photo of the inlet baffle in a septic tank and commented that the baffle design will...
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Can We Talk? Share Your Views About These Onsite Issues.
When I read news bulletins concerning local septic system issues, I often ask myself, “What would installers say?” I’m sure the installer...
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'Rightsizing' Ensured Coleman Lyttle Sr. He’d Be Able to Continue Providing a Personal Touch
Email Stamie E. Lyttle Co. (SELCO) or call the office in Richmond, Virginia, and both are answered promptly — by people.“My parents...
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Rules and Regs - September 2020
NOWRA Pushes $50 Million Federal Program to Fix Failing Septic SystemsThe National Onsite Wastewater Recycling Association reports progress in convincing Congress to...
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PFAS Found in Septage Is a Problem for Maine Wastewater Professionals
In States Snapshot, we typically talk to a member of a state, provincial or national trade association in the decentralized wastewater industry....
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Antiquated Lakefront Systems Call for ‘Divide and Conquer’ Solution
A homeowner wishing to sell an adjoining property in Saranac Lake, New York, called the state Health Department, which regulates the Back...
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Product Spotlight - September 2020
Commercial properties such as restaurants and convenience stores typically require high levels of oxygen to facilitate the breakdown of organics in their...
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Product Focus - September 2020
EFFLUENT PUMPSOrenco Systems Biotube ProPakBiotube ProPak pump packages from Orenco Systems are complete and ready to install. They are used for filtering...
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Onsite System Pipes Must Be Placed on a Firm Foundation
Over the spring and summer, we received more than the usual number of questions, comments and examples regarding questionable installing practices. All...
