Editorial Articles

It’s a time of transition for the Mississippi onsite wastewater industry. While the number of state health department inspectors is being reduced...

Last month we talked about finishing an onsite system site for proper performance and customer satisfaction. An aspect of that discussion is...

With diesel and gasoline prices hanging steady around $2 a gallon, you probably haven’t given alternative-fueled vehicles much thought. But should you?At...

Problems caused by the proliferation of so-called “flushable” wipes have pump manufacturers playing catch-up.Most grinder pumps on the market have radial cutters,...

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has warned five states they aren’t doing enough to reduce nitrogen in Long Island Sound. EPA proposed...

Problem: Located between Eau Claire and Chippewa Falls in Wisconsin, Lake Hallie has undergone a development boom in recent years. One area...

Problem: A British Columbia, Canada, installer had a customer who needed a new septic tank in the backyard. A traditional rectangular concrete...

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Keeping it Simple: ATU MasteryThis month’s cover star Jason Birdsong is no novice when it comes to onsite system installation. He and...

Jason Birdsong admits he liked the “adrenaline rush” of repossessing cars from owners who didn’t make their payments.But when the repo business...

Working with onsite designers, permit authorities and your team of trained installers every day, sometimes you forget just how ignorant the general...

To the editor:In the January issue of Onsite Installer, Jim Anderson and David Gustafson stated in their Basic Training article entitled “We...

Officials at Triad Mining wanted to open a new underground coal operation at its Log Creek Mine in Spurgeon, Indiana. In preparation,...

Many agencies and organizations offer an owner’s guide for wastewater systems, but they are generic or limited to one or two major...

How you put the finishing touches on a completed onsite system will have a huge impact on both the longevity of the...

Aerated filter system helps rejuvenate clogged septic drainfieldProblem: The homes in Glenwood, a 300-home subdivision built in the 1970s in Nebraska, all...

You used to be able to get an installer license in Illinois by simply writing a check. Requiring an exam and continuing...