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3 Ways to Insulate Septic Pipe
In a previous discussion I indicated the best way to avoid freezing in septic lines is to properly slope and bed the...
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Advanced System Positions Kentucky Subdivision For Growth
Ballardsville lies about 22 miles northeast of Louisville, Kentucky, close enough to be a bedroom community for the major city on the...
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PrO2 Series Bio Accelerator From Greener Planet Systems Aids Wastewater Treatment
Aerobic bacteria is used to consume organic wastes in ponds and holding tanks. However, the naturally occurring microbes need a high level...
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How to Deal With Frozen Septic Emergencies
As I look out my window today I see a light covering of snow with light rain falling and a temperature around...
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How To Prepare Onsite Systems for Winter
You probably get this question a lot from homeowners as temperatures drop in the northern states: “Are there things I need to...
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More on Baffles
Baffle and tank deterioration is always a hot topic and one where unfortunately there are not absolute answers in terms of repair...
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Chlorinating? How to Know if You Are Hitting the Mark
Throughout the U.S., wastewater effluent is chlorinated to kill pathogens and then dechlorinated before discharge. Knowing how to test the levels for...
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Expert Tips for Baffle Repair
One advantage to working on septic systems for over 40 years is that people I have worked with often share pictures or...
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Strong Medicine for Challenging Soils
As home sites with high-quality soils for onsite treatment systems grow scarcer, installers are looking to aerobic treatment units (ATUs). That’s true...
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Soil Evaluations Key Growth of Missouri Onsite Business
Chris Chapman grew up in the onsite treatment business, “dragging pipe” on his father’s installation projects from the time he was 10...
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FujiClean Introduces Compact ATU to the US Market
Japan has a bit different way of looking at residential wastewater treatment. Systems need to be efficient and effective, but most importantly...
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Time For a Talk With Homeowners
If you have been doing any reading in magazines for wastewater treatment plant operators you have seen quite a discussion about wipes...
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Are Your Customers Septic Smart?
Welcome to the third annual SepticSmart Week, an outreach initiative supported by the EPA, which runs Sept. 21-25. The goal of SepticSmart...
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Distribution Equipment and Systems
Energy-efficient system treats to NSF Standard 40Problem: A homeowner building a new energy-efficient three-bedroom home in Riverton, Illinois, was looking for a...
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Signs of Trouble in Concrete Tanks
Concrete tanks are a standard in the wastewater industry, but when you confront one in the field, how do you know if...
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Recognizing A Few Problems with Media Filters
As always for maintenance requirements, the manufacturer or designer should be consulted. However, as a service provider there are a few things...













