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Build Back Customer Trust After a Hit to Your Reputation
You know what they say about good reputations: They take a lifetime to build, but only a second to destroy. That’s true...
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Rules and Regs: Non-Sewered Area of Iowa County Ordered to Install Approved Onsite Systems
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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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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Spikes in Usage Pose a Major Onsite Challenge at a Youth Camp
The South Mountain YMCA Camp in Reinholds, Pennsylvania, wanted to double the size of its 200-seat dining hall and increase bathroom facilities...
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Avoid the Service Nightmare of Frozen Pipes
Last winter we were involved in online discussions about freezing pipes and insulation. We stressed that the best way to avoid freezing...
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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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Would Snow Plowing Bring in a Blizzard of Winter Revenue?
Winter can put a damper on construction. Onsite installers who have a suitable vehicle and time on their hands during the slow...
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Remote Payment Options Mean Less Bill Collection Hassle
As you can probably attest from your own personal experience, most people don’t have a lot of cash on hand these days....
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Can Your Onsite Septic Business Afford Employee Benefits?
You offer benefits because you want to provide a well-rounded compensation package. That’s a smart approach, because research indicates that more than...
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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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Product News: October 2016
Green Forward Technologies NextGen septic system
The NextGen septic system from Green Forward Technologies is an aerobic sewage treatment system capable of treating...
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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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Dwindling Dump Sites Are Troubling in New Hampshire
The issues haven’t changed much since the New Hampshire Association of Septage Haulers (NHASH) was formed in 1981: disposal options, fees, and...
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Are You Getting the Most Out of Equipment Warranties?
You do a good job of maintaining your equipment. But what happens when something breaks? Fortunately, it’s under warranty. But is it?Let’s...
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Promoting Diversity and Tolerance in the Workplace
Diversity isn’t just a buzzword. It’s a quality to be prized, sought after and protected. Diversity is an asset to your business....
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Rules and Regs: Large Cesspools Still in Use in Hawaii After Ban
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has issued fines for illegal large-capacity cesspools in Hawaii, which recently became the last state to ban...















