Close to 40 homes near Chatfield Lake in Lee County, Iowa, were notified in October that they had 30 days to install...
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Commercial System Design: Wastewater Characterization
A one-size-fits-all approach does not work with commercial design, as the wastewater treatment system starts in the facility. These facilities include restaurants,...
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Chemicals Impacting Septic System Health and An Update on MIC
The National Precast Concrete Association is hosting a webinar that will discuss chemicals of emerging concern and provide an update on microbiologically...
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Controlling the Flow: Drip System O&M
As I previously mentioned in the discussion of design considerations for drip distribution, loading and flow need to be controlled. This is...
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Onsite Arithmetic: Pump Math Part 3 – Answers
Here are the answers for today's practice problem.1. If the pump tank is 49 inches x 60 inches x 70 inches with...
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Onsite Arithmetic: Pump Math Part 3
1. If the pump tank is 49 inches x 60 inches x 70 inches with no check valve, calculate the gallons per...
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Manifold and Lateral Cleaning Guidelines
When I started working in the industry, about the only time you saw a pressure distribution system was in the bed of...
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Onsite Oversight is OK in Oklahoma
Conventional systems are preferred when planning onsite wastewater treatment in Oklahoma. The design and inspection of septic systems falls under the auspices...
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Michigan Proposal Would Create Statewide Septic Regulations
A set of bills to set a statewide regulation for the estimated 1.3 million septic systems in Michigan has been introduced in...
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Tips for Drip System O&M
Drip distribution systems have been around for over two decades, so chances are if you’re a service provider you will encounter these...
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Site Prepping for Drip Distribution Installation
In a previous discussion I mentioned that placement of the drip tubing is an important consideration, and the fact that drip distribution...
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Rules and Regs: Ohio County Released From Strict Onsite Rules
After 10 years of operating under onsite wastewater rules imposed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Trumbull County is now subject to...
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Onsite Arithmetic: Pump Math Part 2 — Answers
Here are the answers to today’s practice problem.1. Using the same rectangular (4 feet by 7 feet) and circular (5-foot diameter)...
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Onsite Arithmetic: Pump Math Part 2
1. Using the same rectangular (4 feet by 7 feet) and circular (5-foot diameter) pump tanks from last month, determine if the...
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Giving Back: Donated Services Help Veterans and Low-Income Homeowners
Donating time and materials to Rebuilding Together Litchfield County fulfills George Sam’s desire to help people. Sam is co-owner of New Milford...
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Don’t Miss the NOWRA and NAWT Mega-Conference
Want some good reasons to plan on attending the 2016 Onsite Wastewater Mega-Conference, October 26-28, at the Nugget Casino Resort in Reno, Nevada?The...
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Few Take Advantage of Cesspool Replacement Tax Credits in Hawaii
Only 11 applications were received by the Hawaii Department of Health in the first two months of a tax credit program to...











