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01.14.2026 Residential and commercial onsite wastewater treatment system news for industry leaders

Introducing Dirty Drops Weekly: Clearing Career Pathways for Young Professionals This newsletter aims to help young adults discover meaningful, futureproof careers in the water and wastewater industry. Read more

AX-Max Technology, Remote Monitoring Reclassify Treatment Plant’s O&M The neighborhood and park residents wanted a system that would be neither seen, heard nor smelled, while the property owner wanted something that would be easy to maintain. Read more Sponsored by: Orenco Systems, Inc.

Thoughts on Soil Tests: The Foundation of What Installers Do Soil testing criteria should be robust, proven and regulated in order to direct the design process and protect groundwater and public health. Read more

Gear That Keeps You Safe, Dry and Visible in Wet Conditions Workers need gear that stands up to rough weather when the job site is soaked, visibility is low and tools and surfaces are slippery. Read more

Biotube EasyPak: A Complete Pump Package The Biotube EasyPak Pump Package from Orenco is a complete pump package designed specifically for filtering and pumping effluent from pump tanks to gravity or pressurized dispersal systems. Read more Sponsored by: Orenco Systems, Inc.

Editor's Notebook: Take Advantage of the Winter Septic Season Winter doesn’t have to be a time to slow down, but instead redirect efforts to boost business. Read more

Cover Story: Septic Installer Welcomes Challenging Rhode Island Projects Rocks and boulders. Steep lakeside slopes. Setback constraints. Todd Willis and team tackle difficult sites and look to bigger and more complex installations. Read more

“When people feel heard, they're more likely to point out inefficient processes. When systems get easier, people feel less drained and more open to participating again.” From the article: The Art of Sniffing Out Business Inefficiencies

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Coweta homeowner says builder’s design flaw led to thousands in septic repair costs WSB TV

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