Editorial Articles

Frank Parker once wore all the hats of a contractor serving the onsite wastewater industry. But when it came time to pursue...

Get Smart: Do You Do Septic Week?Are you participating in the U.S. EPA’s 2nd Annual SepticSmart Week (Sept. 22-26)? Great! Download this press...

We know there’s a water crisis in drought-stricken or generally arid climates, especially in the U.S. Southwest, with stress on water supplies...

For years rural homeowners relied on chamber pots, outdoor privies and other rudimentary methods for disposal of human waste. The septic tank...

System provides treatment for new commercial plazaProblem: When a developer wanted to build a new commercial plaza in Orleans, Mass., adjacent to...

A series of three videos is helping educate homeowners about the importance of properly maintaining their septic systems. The divisions of Water...

What do you look for when purchasing an equipment trailer? Durability? Finish? Brakes? Hitch? Perhaps it’s the decking or ease of operation?...

As a charter member, Executive Director Tim Taylor has a wealth of knowledge about the Texas On-Site Wastewater Association (TOWA). Taylor helped...

The Retro-Air Rejuvenator System, shown at the 2014 Pumper & Cleaner Environmental Expo International, is designed to bring life back to failing...

It was a relatively straightforward job, but the land posed challenges. Jordan Vineyard & Winery in Sonoma County, Calif., wanted to redo...

A good onsite system design starts with gathering all available information about the site. This usually means a visit to the local...

Danny Brown is planning for his third retirement by freely giving away his knowledge. Twice a successful entrepreneur, Brown credits his success...

Fresh Facts: Success With Additives?The septic tank additives debate rages on. It’s been 15 years since the U.S. EPA did a comprehensive...