A growing demand for installation and maintenance of advanced treatment units reflects a trend toward more and more regulations governing septic systems....
Repair/Rejuvenation
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Editorial
Hey, Good Lookin'
Keeping your equipment clean can extend its life and enhance resale value. But how far do you need to go? With today’s...
Editorial
The Problem Solvers
When Ron Parker started working in the onsite wastewater industry, his focus was on overcoming site challenges for property owners in western...
Online Exclusives
Rules and Regs: Delaware Creates New Septic System Inspector Licenses
After five years of work, the Delaware Groundwater Discharges Section of the Department of Natural Resources has updated its septic regulations. The...
Online Exclusives
Crack Down on Septic Tank Corrosion
Discussions on excessive corrosion around outlet baffles on concrete septic tanks prompted a conversation with a reader about his experience.The reader from...
Editorial
Restore The Soil Treatment Area
Last month we addressed abandoning sewage treatment tanks and other pretreatment devices such as ATUs and media filters. This month we turn...
Online Exclusives
Troubleshooting: Why Worry About Wastewater Strength?
A few years ago I was involved in a class where we visited several houses that had various media filters as a...
Editorial
Industry News - December 2013
Kobelco names warranty administratorKobelco Construction Machinery USA named Kris Bojarzin warranty administrator. He will be responsible for processing warranty claims, as well...
Online Exclusives
Wireless Mobile Column Lifts Expand Tire Profiles and Enhance Safety
MAHA USA has introduced its new and redesigned MCL family of ball-screw-powered mobile column lifts. The wireless lifts are the first of...
Online Exclusives
Troubleshooting: Homeowners and Water Use Habits
A colleague and I were called to a home years ago where sewage was backing up into the basement. We investigated the...
Editorial
System Repair/Drainfield Rejuvenation
Bio/Enzyme Additives
Drainfield flow restorerSeptic-Scrub drainfield flow restorer from Arcan Enterprises is a chemical treatment that oxidizes sulfides and releases oxygen into the...
Editorial
Supply and Demand
Attending one of the first Pumper & Cleaner Environmental Expos in Nashville, Tenn., was a turning point for Mark Hacker, co-owner of...
Online Exclusives
Septic Enzyme Product Manufacturer Moves to Larger Facility
Privately owned Septic Maxx announced that the move to a new 5,400-square-foot office is official.The move came after only one year in...
Editorial
Distribution Equipment and Systems
Dripline system solves discharge issues in Indiana communityProblem: With limited soils and small lot sizes, most of the septic systems in the...
Blogs
Save an animal – screen your vent pipes
An owl that died after it went down a holding tank vent pipe in search of a nesting cavity is the impetus...
Editorial
Directing Do-Overs
Paul McGrew got into the onsite installation business as a financial backer, not a hands-on worker. He had no plans to dig...
Editorial
Engine Oil
Engine lubricating oil comes in many viscosities (weights) and a variety of base oils. While you should always follow the engine manufacturer’s...













