Problem: Garth Tichy at HMA Capital Resources in New Hampshire sought an alternative to digging septic systems that allowed for a higher...
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Instrument helps calculate depth and grade for septic installations
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Time to Retool the Business? Younger-Generation Installer Shares Tips for Success
Striving to achieve simplicity governs George Sam’s life. As a police officer in New Milford, Connecticut, Sam’s ability to reduce complicated situations...
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Wisconsin Installers Blast Their Way to Success for a New System
A business project in northeastern Wisconsin required a wastewater system to suit not only immediate needs, but for potential uses the owner...
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No More Snapshots Showing Safety Violations, Please
In my position as editor of Onsite Installer, it’s critical to be vigilant in looking out for how the work of our...
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Beware of Wide Beds in Mound Systems
To the editor:I have noticed in a number of recent articles that the onsite sewage treatment industry is moving toward very wide...
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Look Before You Leap Into a Trench Excavation
During one of our workshops, an installer asked about the layout of trenches loaded by gravity and placed on a sloping lot....
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Systems Repair/Drainfield Rejuvenation
Treatment system installed on space-confined islandProblem: A residence on Johns Island in Maine required a sewage treatment system that could fit into...
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Dwindling Dump Sites Are Troubling in New Hampshire
The issues haven’t changed much since the New Hampshire Association of Septage Haulers (NHASH) was formed in 1981: disposal options, fees, and...
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Utilizing the Section 179 Deduction
There’s some good news on the tax front for small companies that spend big bucks on equipment.After more than a decade of...
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Are You Getting the Most Out of Equipment Warranties?
You do a good job of maintaining your equipment. But what happens when something breaks? Fortunately, it’s under warranty. But is it?Let’s...
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EnviroFin from Presby Environmental Provides a Solution for Treatment on Small Lots
The typical septic system drainfield for a three-bedroom home measures more than 800 square feet. For various reasons, whether it’s a small...
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Few Take Advantage of Cesspool Replacement Tax Credits in Hawaii
Only 11 applications were received by the Hawaii Department of Health in the first two months of a tax credit program to...
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Goulds Water Technology pump controller
The Aquavar e-ABII pump controller from Goulds Water Technology, a Xylem brand, is designed for municipal and private water systems with low...
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Bob Willis Shares the Recipe for Doubling, Tripling His Installing Business
Cutting his teeth in the construction trade, Bob Willis struck out on his own in 2004 when he and his wife, Terri,...
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Kudos to the Industry Pit Bulls
When it comes to painting an accurate picture on behalf of the onsite industry, we need a whole lot more pit bulls...
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Taking the Small Lot Retrofit Challenge
Owners of a two-bedroom seasonal lakefront cottage in Maidstone, Vermont, realized their functioning cesspool was leaching untreated wastewater into Maidstone Lake. They...
