Editorial Articles

We get a lot of questions about clean sand. Most are related to the clean sand requirement for mound sewage treatment systems....

A year ago, I wrote with a sense of optimism about a forward-thinking onsite system inspection program started in a recreational lakes region...

The owners of a RV campground in Ontonagon, Michigan, faced a complex situation when the onsite system serving the showers, restrooms and...

BioMicrobics welcomes new team membersAmr Zaky joined BioMicrobics as associate vice president of engineering research and advanced process technology. He has a...

The Toro Dingo TXL 2000 compact utility loader offers telescoping arms to reach over obstacles, dig below grade and extend the operator’s...

In States Snapshot, we talk to a member of a state, provincial or national trade association in the decentralized wastewater industry. This...

Managers of the development at Serenbe, Georgia, wanted to expand, but they were constrained by the size of the old shared onsite...

During our installer workshops, we are frequently asked questions about proper materials for various applications. They include questions on quality of materials,...

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,...

How often do you have someone call your office and the conversation starts out like this: “I bought a house recently and I’m...

At Allen’s Environmental Services in Statesboro, Georgia, the recipe for success is easy: Know your business. Barney Allen Jr. has followed this...

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security is calling on critical infrastructure industries — including onsite system installers and maintainers — to continue...

Pettibone Traverse T1246X telehandlerThe Traverse T1246X telehandler from Pettibone is the third Traverse model to join its next generation X-Series lineup. The...

Southwestern Wisconsin residents are in the middle of a controversy about drinking water. There is contamination from animal and human waste, concern...

In States Snapshot, we talk to a member of a state, provincial or national trade association in the decentralized wastewater industry. This...

Housing complex meets effluent standards with hybrid systemProblem: The Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection determined that the three conventional septic systems used...

Aerobic TreatmentAnua AeroCell The AeroCell recirculating media filter from Anua utilizes synthetic media housed in an engineered pod. The open-cell foam cubes have...

A few months ago, we wrote a column about the importance of paying attention to conditions outside the system installation and taking them...

A three-bedroom cottage sold after the owner agreed to replace the dry well before the closing date. Despite a catch basin, the...