Whenever we conduct workshops on the basics of sewage treatment systems and talk about incorporating pumps, it leads to a discussion of...
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The Household Power Is Down. Now What?
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Emergency Calls Hint at a Big Problem
The past several months of dealing with the COVID-19 pandemic may have revealed an unfortunate truth to the onsite industry: the decentralized...
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Specialization, Advanced Tools and Equipment Will Improve Onsite Construction and Attract a Younger Workforce
Ray Tebo grew up on a farm near St. Anne, Illinois, where he now runs his wastewater business, New Excavating Technology. He...
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Rules and Regs - June 2020
A survey by a Michigan nonprofit group found strong public support for more regulation to protect water quality. Survey work was done...
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Open Your Eyes and Ears and Network With Industry Experts
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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Are You Ready for Some Tough Jobs?
Controlling water softener-related chlorine levels in public
bathrooms
Chloride levels in Minnesota surface water and groundwater resources are increasing, and maximizing efficiency of commercial...
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Product Focus - June 2020
SEPTIC TANKS
Den Hartog Industries
low-profile septic tanksLow-profile septic tanks from Den Hartog Industries are designed to provide safe and durable storage. The tanks...
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Don’t Underestimate the Importance of Clean Sand in System Design
We get a lot of questions about clean sand. Most are related to the clean sand requirement for mound sewage treatment systems....
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How Can You Inspect a Tank Without Pumping It?
A year ago, I wrote with a sense of optimism about a forward-thinking onsite system inspection program started in a recreational lakes region...
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A Tight Fit Between Water and Woods
The owners of a RV campground in Ontonagon, Michigan, faced a complex situation when the onsite system serving the showers, restrooms and...
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Industry News - May 2020
BioMicrobics welcomes new team membersAmr Zaky joined BioMicrobics as associate vice president of engineering research and advanced process technology. He has a...
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Product Spotlight - May 2020
The Toro Dingo TXL 2000 compact utility loader offers telescoping arms to reach over obstacles, dig below grade and extend the operator’s...
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Kansas Could Use a Statewide Septic Code
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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New Urbanism Community in Georgia Seeks Cost-Effective Treatment Upgrade
Managers of the development at Serenbe, Georgia, wanted to expand, but they were constrained by the size of the old shared onsite...
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Store Materials Properly to Get the Best Bang for Your Buck
During our installer workshops, we are frequently asked questions about proper materials for various applications. They include questions on quality of materials,...
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Rules and Regs - May 2020
After years of algae and water-quality problems, Florida’s Legislature has a water-quality bill with broad support.The bill by Sen. Debbie Mayfield, R-Indialantic,...
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I Need a New Septic System? Bring It On!
How often do you have someone call your office and the conversation starts out like this:
“I bought a house recently and I’m...
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Training Day Is Every Day at Georgia’s Allen Environmental Services
At Allen’s Environmental Services in Statesboro, Georgia, the recipe for success is easy: Know your business. Barney Allen Jr. has followed this...
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Installers: Carry On With Your Important Work
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security is calling on critical infrastructure industries — including onsite system installers and maintainers — to continue...
