Nitrogen removal is no longer required for every septic system installed in the state of Maryland. The best available technology (BAT) regulation...
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Stop Relentless Rust From Eating Your Fleet
Given enough time, any object made of iron or steel exposed to oxygen or moisture will oxidize, or rust. Exposure to chemicals...
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Florida Recommends Bypassing Water Softener Discharge Away From Onsite Systems
In a memo to county health departments, the Florida Bureau of Environmental Health Onsite Sewage Program said it is now recommending that...
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Safety Violations in the Trench Prompt Massive Fines
They are preventable, yet still kill about 40 people every year. With all the rules to follow and guidance to help, there...
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Cutter pumps used to replace antiquated wastewater system
Problem: A Wisconsin technical college was looking to update its wastewater system. The current system was more than 40 years old and...
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Installing Pro Loves His Big Boy Toys
After years in the wastewater business, Nick Herrera didn’t go big. He went the other way, and in the process found that...
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It’s Time to Get Serious About Safety
Through its new safety-training program, the Washington On-Site Sewage Association has made an incalculable positive contribution to the industry and every technician...
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Onsite Choices for Legal Marijuana Growing Facilities
The growing number of states allowing marijuana for recreational or medicinal use opens another business area for wastewater professionals, as Zeiter’s Septics...
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When Existing Systems Require a Compliance Inspection
There are several reasons an existing onsite system would require a compliance inspection. A number of states — Minnesota included — require...
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Caution! Watch Out for These Safety Violations
In 15 seconds, I am completely passed out, no more air. And that’s it.” Keith Pelzel, owner of Westside Septic Design in...
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Take Care of Survey Tools and You’ll Save Money
When prepping for work on a job site, your measurements must be precise. That means it’s important to take care of the...
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The Polylok PL-250 Effluent Filter is Designed for Large Flows
Many home construction projects are being supersized, but septic system components aren’t necessarily designed to handle the increased wastewater flow typical in...
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Long Island Groups Urge Homeowners to Maintain Onsite Systems
More than 30 communities and organizations on Long Island are launching a public campaign to encourage homeowners to properly maintain and have...
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Loving & Associates represents SJE-Rhombus
SJE-Rhombus named Loving & Associates as its new manufacturer’s representative for the standard control product line in New Mexico and El Paso,...
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Please Your Customers and Make More Money
Change comes slowly but steadily in rural areas, and that is how Denby Environmental Services grew during the past few decades in...

















