Editorial Articles

As a youngster in the 1990s, Seth Dixon used to help his stepfather install septic systems in and around Olympia, Washington. Now,...

It’s always the darkest just before dawn, and that’s what I say when the calendar rolls around to February. The days are...

Septage backing into the Whetstone Fire District firehouse in Huachuca City, Arizona, brought service provider Sierra Vista Plumbing on the run. Laborer David...

An issue many people are facing with our aging population is what to do when it becomes necessary to care for older...

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

“High pressures can cause injuries similar to gunshot wounds, but have the added health hazard of involving contaminated water.” That quote is from...

The death of a 3-year-old boy in Florida sparked a TV news investigation of underground tank safety and promises from the mayor...

Catching up with work and deciding what’s next for his company are the biggest challenges Rick Maguire faces today. It’s a far...

Community septic systems — or cluster systems — can provide one good answer to ongoing issues of suburban sprawl in America. But...

Stormwater and permitting issues postponed the construction of Collier Charter Academy in Naples, Florida, for a year. As the Red Apple Development...

Any of you who have read this column over any extended period of time know that we talk about several underlying principles...

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

Because it contains 12 percent of the country’s people, California sets standards in many ways. Now, it will work on a standard...