Editorial Articles

Grant funding for the repair or replacement of residential septic systems is available in the upper White River watershed of southwest Missouri....

Most contractors wouldn’t mind increasing their vehicle’s gas mileage, extending the life cycle of expensive tires, improving driving safety and receiving warnings...

Friday night fish fries, a Wisconsin tradition, were a popular addition to the Aztalan Inn menu. Between 300 and 400 diners arrived...

The Iowa Onsite Waste Water Association is one of the largest in the country, with about 400 members representing installation and maintenance...

As an installer, at some point in time you will be asked to abandon an existing system or part of a system...

Challenged! Are Toilets Water Hogs?Are toilets still the largest water-using device in a home? Expert Jim Anderson says, “yes,” and takes on...

Venturing down holes to evaluate a rock’s ability to support building foundations wasn’t as appealing to geologist Tim Petz as communicating with...

Except for the bus pulling away to reveal a gasp-inspiring home improvement project, the Wisconsin Onsite Water Recycling Association Rejuvenate a Family...

Quanics pressure distribution valvesPressure distribution valves and valve assembly packages from Quanics are available in two to six outlets, enabling a single...

Kobelco names warranty administratorKobelco Construction Machinery USA named Kris Bojarzin warranty administrator. He will be responsible for processing warranty claims, as well...

Vacuum Trucks/Chassis and TanksSeptic/grease vacuum tankThe 4,000-gallon aluminum Matador septic/grease vacuum tank from Amthor International comes standard with a 5/16-inch-thick side...

Alberta, Can.Provincial variance for at-grade systemsIn its September newsletter, the Alberta Onsite Wastewater Management Association reported on a new province-wide variance allowing...

Speaking with pumpers, installers and inspectors about Premier Tech Aqua’s self-cleaning DiUV ultraviolet disinfection system, the company’s regional supervisor Mike Kaub says...

With onsite systems largely regulated at the state and local level, it’s easy to overlook the impact of the U.S. Environmental Protection...

In the rolling hills of Sonoma County, north of San Francisco and in California’s wine country, Shear Builders Inc. put in a...

What’s the best type of battery?Understanding the basic differences between the three main battery types – Flooded Lead Acid (FLA), Absorbed Glass...

Idaho officials are working on rules to provide for septic system setbacks from surface water. The draft model was based on the...

Last month we discussed piping basics for the house sewer line and supply pipes in an onsite system. Now we’ll review best...