Editorial Articles

Michigan According to the Michigan Appeals Court, the state's constitution does not protect townships from being held responsible for failed private septic systems....

It was a family affair two times over at the 2013 National Backhoe Roe-D-Hoe sponsored by the National Onsite Wastewater Recycling Association,...

Aerobic Treatment Unit The Aero-Stream aerobic treatment unit allows a variety of tank configurations from any tank manufacturer. The process incorporates extended aeration...

Gehl compact excavators The five new models of compact excavators from Gehl feature Yanmar Tier 4 (Z17) and Interim Tier 4 engines (Z27,...

In this final installment of a three-part series on ways installers and other onsite industry professionals can market their businesses, we’ll focus...

In a competitive world, successful contractors are turning to information technology (IT) solutions to optimize systems and procedures, including machine productivity and...

Bio-Microbics' Blodig receives STEP Award Allison Blodig, director of regulatory affairs for Bio-Microbics, received the Women in Manufacturing STEP (science, technology, engineering and...

About 10 years ago, I talked to installer Rusty Luzell about the importance of routine maintenance of the septic systems he was...

Treatment system needed for space-limited lakeside site Problem A homeowner's existing system on Bear Lake in Michigan was showing the initial signs of failure....

This month and next, we'll look at proper site evaluation procedures and techniques. While it's not necessarily part of an installer's responsibility...

NEW YORK Red Dot Marks Certified Precast Tanks The Precast Concrete Association of New York certification program specifies procedures to test water and wastewater...

It's a gift to experience firsthand how wastewater treatment can help a body of water. Eric Murdock received that gift in his...

Directory of Aerobic Treatment Units and Other Onsite Treatment Systems

Hidden deep in Wisconsin's Northwoods, Conserve School offers semester-long immersion programs for high school juniors in environmental studies and outdoor...

IndianaThe Charlestown City Council adopted an ordinance to penalize residents with onsite systems in two subdivisions who do not connect to the...

For 30 years, Dart Kendall worked as a firefighter with the Cobb County (Ga.) Fire Department – 24 hours on, 48...

Linear air pump The Alita AL Series linear air pump is designed for use with aerobic treatment units. It features energy-efficient, ...

Ditch Witch SK750, SK755 tool carriers SK750 and SK755 tool carriers from Ditch Witch feature 25-hp or 32.8-hp Kubota diesel engines and...

According to the U.S. Drought Monitor, 2012 saw the driest months on record in the Midwest. A different kind of drought...