In part two of this series, we discussed the true product you bring to the table — the comfort that your customers...
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How Do You Handle Onsite System Floods?
I recently received photos from a homeowner in Boulder County, Colo., showing the effects of a series of catastrophic flash floods that...
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Who Will Be in Charge If You’re Out of Commission?
There’s nothing insignificant about running a successful onsite system installation or septic pumping operation. You are aware of the day-to-day struggles associated...
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How To Manage Regulatory Compliance
Are you in compliance with all the regulations that impact your business? Do you even know all the agencies that might regulate...
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Industry News - April 2014
BJM Pumps hires financial and accounting managerBJM Pumps hired Jeff Kulas as financial and accounting manager. He has 20 years experience in...
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Advanced Treatment Units
Treatment system helps retail center comply with water-quality regulationsProblem: The Locust Grove, Va., Town Center houses more than 20 businesses, including a...
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Joining Forces
The Wisconsin Onsite Water Recycling Association provides many continuing education opportunities for its members. For those who strive to excel in their...
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New Florida Plan Calls For Massive Government Payout For Septic Tank Replacements
Replacing failing septic tanks is one part of a broad bill to improve water quality in Florida. The $380 million cleanup plan...
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Choosing Ground Cover
Last month we considered some aspects of landscaping and planting around soil treatment areas. This month we take a little closer look...
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Onsite System Prices Slashed; Still No Takers
How do you persuade people to care about the environmental impact of their failing septic systems when they turn down offers to...
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Best Email Marketing Platforms for Small Businesses
Don’t let the advent of social media fool you: While businesses need to have a presence on sites such as Facebook and...
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Troubleshooting: Tank Startup After Construction
I read a blog recently from a wastewater treatment plant operator that suggested homeowners do not need to worry about using household...
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Rules and Regs: Illinois Sets Surface Discharge Permit Requirements
As of Feb. 10, new or replacement surface discharge septic systems in Illinois need a general permit from the U.S. Environmental Protection...
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Dignity of the Septic Guy: Part Two
In part one of this series, we discussed ways to enhance a client’s perception of value and dignity of the onsite installer....
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Onsite system design standards improve treatment performance nationwide
Unlike in the past, design practices vary widely between states. When I started 40 years ago, environment health specialists (then sanitarians) were...
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Onsite design and installation updates a long time coming in rural Ohio
Proposed rule changes for the design and installation of septic systems represent the first update to the standards in 35 years in...
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Hey, Good Lookin'
Keeping your equipment clean can extend its life and enhance resale value. But how far do you need to go? With today’s...











