Onsite Septic Systems and ATUs

The University of Minnesota’s Onsite Sewage Treatment Program did an assessment of septic systems at two state parks, both owned and managed...

Tiny houses are a popular topic of interest as the construction industry seeks additional affordable housing options across the U.S. Tiny homes...

An effluent screen requires regular maintenance and must be periodically checked. The need to clean a screen should not be considered an...

The National Onsite Wastewater Recycling Association reports progress in convincing Congress to establish a grant program to help low-income Americans repair or...

In the days of COVID-19 restrictions, many of us are in need of a haircut. Barbers and beauty salons that are smaller...

Across the U.S., there are two common approaches to determine how large a soil treatment area, or STA, should be: soil morphology evaluations,...

Some may think because some homes have a garbage disposal it is OK to just use a toilet to get rid of...

After a lot of buildup, the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision in a closely watched wastewater case turned out to be less than...

Septic systems can handle small amounts of disinfectants, but with the current health concerns related to COVID-19, there are both existing and...

Housing complex meets effluent standards with hybrid systemProblem: The Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection determined that the three conventional septic systems used...

Aerobic TreatmentAnua AeroCell The AeroCell recirculating media filter from Anua utilizes synthetic media housed in an engineered pod. The open-cell foam cubes have...

A few months ago, we wrote a column about the importance of paying attention to conditions outside the system installation and taking them...

A recent survey by a Michigan nonprofit found strong public support for more regulation to protect water quality. Survey work was done in...

There’s no denying the rise in demand for sustainable technologies to answer the world’s water needs. The BioBarrier HSMBR (High Strength Membrane...

BioMicrobics welcomes new team membersAmr Zaky joined BioMicrobics as associate vice president of engineering research and advanced process technology. He has a...

After years of algae and water-quality problems, Florida’s Legislature has a water-quality bill with broad support. The bill by Sen. Debbie Mayfield of...

At Martin Septic Service in North Port, Florida, the company’s biggest risk is summed up in a number. “Sixty-three employees,” says Cindy Guffey,...