Education/Training

In part two of this series, we discussed the true product you bring to the table — the comfort that your customers...

I recently received photos from a homeowner in Boulder County, Colo., showing the effects of a series of catastrophic flash floods that...

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...

Are you in compliance with all the regulations that impact your business? Do you even know all the agencies that might regulate...

BJM Pumps hires financial and accounting managerBJM Pumps hired Jeff Kulas as financial and accounting manager. He has 20 years experience in...

Treatment system helps retail center comply with water-quality regulationsProblem: The Locust Grove, Va., Town Center houses more than 20 businesses, including a...

The Wisconsin Onsite Water Recycling Association provides many continuing education opportunities for its members. For those who strive to excel in their...

Replacing failing septic tanks is one part of a broad bill to improve water quality in Florida. The $380 million cleanup plan...

Last month we considered some aspects of landscaping and planting around soil treatment areas. This month we take a little closer look...

How do you persuade people to care about the environmental impact of their failing septic systems when they turn down offers to...

Don’t let the advent of social media fool you: While businesses need to have a presence on sites such as Facebook and...

I read a blog recently from a wastewater treatment plant operator that suggested homeowners do not need to worry about using household...

As of Feb. 10, new or replacement surface discharge septic systems in Illinois need a general permit from the U.S. Environmental Protection...

In part one of this series, we discussed ways to enhance a client’s perception of value and dignity of the onsite installer....

Unlike in the past, design practices vary widely between states. When I started 40 years ago, environment health specialists (then sanitarians) were...

Proposed rule changes for the design and installation of septic systems represent the first update to the standards in 35 years in...

Keeping your equipment clean can extend its life and enhance resale value. But how far do you need to go? With today’s...