Unfortunately, there’s little time to advocate for wastewater industry advances as installers and pumpers are stretched to their limits
Alabama high schooler, 16, obtains his first-tier installer certification and aims to help with a family business succession plan
Missouri reflects the dismal manpower shortages found throughout North America. Young wastewater technicians are desperately needed.
Tell homeowners about proper maintenance — and preach getting rid of garbage disposals
Strange story of North Carolina renter shows you can’t tell the difference between sewer and septic — until something goes wrong
You’ve gone online and checked the soil characteristics of your site. Now walk the land and create the appropriate treatment system
The onsite wastewater Mega-Conference provides many opportunities for education, networking and seeing the latest and greatest treatment products
If you start with bad soils data, the risk is high for design flaws that will cripple your new system
From Ohio: We must crack down on pumpers who cut corners and give a bad reputation to the wastewater industry
Unfortunately, it can be a game of hurry up and wait when the crew at Garcia Excavation Services installs drainfields
Sure, it’s the middle of summer. But it’s a good time to prepare yourself for inevitable questions about frozen pipes.
High-stepping Dwayne Crocker preaches professionalism and hard work through involvement in the Georgia Onsite Wastewater Association
Good onboarding programs favor productivity over forms and formalities
“We really have to change the mindset regarding education, licensing and professionalism in the industry.”
Careful planning with architects, engineers and designers is critical to making sure tricky systems in rocky soil remain profitable for the installer
Courses include maintenance provider training with COWA and the onsite track at WWETT
The show is scheduled for Feb. 21-24 at the Indiana Convention Center in Indianapolis
Speaking up is risky, but it helps to take a thoughtful approach that garners support