Repair/Rejuvenation

A 798 Trailer Jet from Spartan Tool has been a great diversification purchase for All Clear Pumping & Sewer in Jefferson City,...

In a previous discussion I indicated the best way to avoid freezing in septic lines is to properly slope and bed the...

Ballardsville lies about 22 miles northeast of Louisville, Kentucky, close enough to be a bedroom community for the major city on the...

Aerobic bacteria is used to consume organic wastes in ponds and holding tanks. However, the naturally occurring microbes need a high level...

As I look out my window today I see a light covering of snow with light rain falling and a temperature around...

You probably get this question a lot from homeowners as temperatures drop in the northern states: “Are there things I need to...

Baffle and tank deterioration is always a hot topic and one where unfortunately there are not absolute answers in terms of repair...

Throughout the U.S., wastewater effluent is chlorinated to kill pathogens and then dechlorinated before discharge. Knowing how to test the levels for...

One advantage to working on septic systems for over 40 years is that people I have worked with often share pictures or...

As home sites with high-quality soils for onsite treatment systems grow scarcer, installers are looking to aerobic treatment units (ATUs). That’s true...

Chris Chapman grew up in the onsite treatment business, “dragging pipe” on his father’s installation projects from the time he was 10...

Japan has a bit different way of looking at residential wastewater treatment. Systems need to be efficient and effective, but most importantly...

If you have been doing any reading in magazines for wastewater treatment plant operators you have seen quite a discussion about wipes...

Welcome to the third annual SepticSmart Week, an outreach initiative supported by the EPA, which runs Sept. 21-25. The goal of SepticSmart...

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...

Concrete tanks are a standard in the wastewater industry, but when you confront one in the field, how do you know if...

As always for maintenance requirements, the manufacturer or designer should be consulted. However, as a service provider there are a few things...