Education/Training

Here are the answers to O&M Quiz No. 1.1. What are three reasons O&M service is important? Answer: From my perspective there are...

This is the first in a series of short quizzes to test your knowledge of operation and maintenance principles. They are meant...

JCB hosts annual Christmas event in Savannah JCB hosted the annual Lady Bamford Center Christmas Extravaganza in Savannah, Georgia, Dec. 14. The Center...

Neither iron nor manganese in water present a health hazard. However, their presence in water may cause taste, staining and accumulation problems...

Due to the complexity of many commercial systems, an operating permit at a local or state level is advisable to be certain...

Last month, we reviewed in general terms what is involved in a compliance inspection and what sets it apart from real estate...

As things stand today in Vermont, only designers of onsite wastewater systems are licensed by the state. There is no registration or...

The Washington departments of Ecology and Health have expanded a septic system replacement program in the western part of the state to...

New construction in Maryland will no longer be required to use the best available technology for septic systems statewide. BAT with enhanced...

For commercial system design, the organic loading rate is often more critical than the hydraulic.In a biological treatment system, the bacteria in...

As the year comes to a close, we take a look back at some of the top stories on onsiteinstaller.com. If you...

Here are the answers for today's practice problem.1. Determine the gallons per inch. Convert the width and length to feet and then calculate...

If a rectangular pump tank is 49 inches wide, 68 inches long and 62 inches deep:1. Determine the gallons per inch.2. If...

Housing starts that utilize decentralized wastewater systems are one indicator of where and when installers would be wise to consider ramping up...

At the WWETT Show in February, someone told us we really need to have a session or workshop on inspection of new...

The Municipal Enforcement Sewer Use Group, composed of 29 communities in Ontario, estimates that flushable wipes cost Canadian utilities $250 million per...

There are numerous tanks and varying configurations to choose from when designing commercial systems. Below are common tanks with design considerations related...