Editorial Articles

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...

The Field Dynamic: Installers vs. InspectorsRelationships can be complex, especially between an installer and an inspector. In Part 5 of this series...

Word of mouth was the most powerful tool Dean Flygare had going for him when he opened Flygare Excavating in 1992. Residents...

I can hear the collective sigh from installers in most parts of the country right about now. By all accounts, it was...

Alabama regroupsDeclining membership attendance and the potential loss of attendance by the Alabama Department of Public Health forced the Alabama Onsite Wastewater...

Clarus Environmental Spider Valve assemblyThe Spider Valve assembly from Clarus Environmental is designed for effluent distribution when regulations require pressure splitting or...

Laser LevelSelf-leveling laserThe GL622 dual-grade laser from Spectra Precision/Trimble is an automatic self-leveling laser featuring grade capability of plus or minus...