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Complex Septic System Needed for Golf Course
The two-zone drainfield at a private country club in Armonk, New York, was raising eyebrows. Instead of the maintenance staff switching the...
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Rules and Regs: Septic Restrictions Aimed to Protect Florida’s Manatees
A federal judge ordered a temporary stop to the installation of new septic tanks in the North Indian River Lagoon Watershed in...
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Ozark Mountain Septics
Name and title or job description: Stanley Stoltzfus, owner
Business name and location: Green Shore Excavating, Barnett, MissouriServices we offer: We do septic installations and routine...
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Product Spotlight: Old research revived to build a better dispersal system
Stone-and-pipe has been a tried-and-true effluent dispersal method for decades, but like all things, it isn’t perfect. Requiring the use of heavy...
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Product News - August 2025
SludgeHammer's SludgeHammer Blend bacteria tablet
SludgeHammer’s advanced SludgeHammer Blend bacteria tablet is engineered for seamless integration with the company’s Aerobic Bacterial Generator. The...
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Case Studies: Advanced Treatment Units
Filter units enable system on sloping terrain
Problem: Developing a residential property in Sparta, Georgia, was complicated by its sloping terrain, a shallow...
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Product Focus: Advanced Treatment Units
Advanced Treatment Units
Jet Inc. J-500-800PLT and J-500-800PLT-F
J-500-800PLT with three inlets and three outlets and the J-500-800PLT-F (installed outlet filter) plastic tanks with...
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Industry News - August 2025
Felling Trailers updates its leadership team
Felling Trailers has appointed Nathan Uphus as director of sales and promoted Jake Meyer to sales manager....
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Advanced Treatment for an Alabama Landmark
At almost 100 years old, Lake Martin is an engineered lake offering 750 miles of shoreline, punctuated by campgrounds, marinas, golf courses,...
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Septic Tank Sizing for Physical Solids Removal
The septic tank is probably the single most important treatment unit in residential septic systems as it accomplishes approximately 50% of the...
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Reevaluating Why You’re in the Septic Industry
Why are you doing this?
The feature of this month’s issue is JT Services. From septic system installations and septic pumping to plumbing,...
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A Fresh Perspective Leads to Septic Business Success
In 2023, it appeared Jason Birdsong had a good thing going with the septic business he and his wife Erin owned. They...
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Rules and Regs: Agreement Ends With Lowndes County, Alabama
The Trump administration has terminated a 2023 settlement agreement with the Alabama Department of Public Health that sought to correct longstanding sewer...
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A Glimpse Into Nova Scotia’s Septic Industry
Name and title or job description: Glenda MacAskill, owner
Business name and location: Island Vacuum & Portables Ltd., Boularderie East, Nova Scotia, CanadaServices...
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Texas Septic Business Grows From People-First Philosophy
First impressions matter, so gleaming trucks with white paint and bold blue lettering and equipment that’s clean and maintained are the standard...
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Rules and Regs: WIPPES Act Aims to Modify Nonflushable Wipes Labeling
Two U.S. senators introduced a bipartisan bill requiring manufacturers to label nonflushable wet wipes with information about the wipes’ proper disposal. Sens....
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Vermont Septic System Expert Focus On Outreach
Name and title or job description: Jared Willey, co-owner with David MeadBusiness name and location: Advanced Onsite Services, Colchester, VermontServices we offer:...
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Product Spotlight: New software helps onsite professionals share data and save time
It’s a summer scorcher when you arrive at another job. The homeowner has no clue what kind of septic system you’ll be...




















