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Riser Retrofits: Innovative Solutions for Complicated Riser Issues
There are many issues we find with risers that need repair, replacement or modifications.
On a constant basis, we see access covers buried...
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Rules and Regs: Arizona Launches Cesspool Remediation Project
At least a dozen cesspools will be retrofitted as modern septic tanks in Gila County, Arizona, thanks to a newly launched Cesspool...
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This North Carolina Installer Packs a Drone in His Truck’s Toolkit
The owner of septic installation and service company Full Circle Environmental in Clayton, North Carolina, has always had a fascination for the...
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2 Types of Daily Documentation You Can’t Afford to Skip
In a back room of our office, we have a wall of filing cabinets with thousands of files of onsite systems dating...
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Rules & Regs: Michigan Lawmakers Search for Ways to Implement Statewide Septic Rules
Legislation proposed in the Michigan House and Senate aims to create statewide septic system regulations. Michigan is the only state in the...
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Canadian Septic Overcomes Unforeseen Challenges
Servicing the rotating biological contactor in a 115-lot seasonal recreational vehicle park was inconvenient, as technicians had to cut a hole in...
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Rules and Regs: Virginia Drafts Septic Regulations for Rural Areas
The Virginia Department of Health released draft proposals of septic system regulations intended to address pollution control in rural areas susceptible to...
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Going Commercial: Onsite Company Evolves Toward Large, Complex System Installations
Acreage Development Solutions in Alberta has evolved toward larger and more complex treatment systems in its 16 years in the onsite industry.Owner...
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Fitting Onsite Systems on Tight Sites
Small lots, lake lots — it’s not always easy to fit an onsite system on a tight lot. In many cases, holding...
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Record Rainfall Complicated Senior Living Complex Upgrades
Groundwater plagued the dedicated onsite systems serving the five buildings comprising Dartmouth Village, a senior housing complex in Columbia, Connecticut.
Each system had...
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Your Guide to SepticSmart Week 2024
“What makes a better septic tank, a car or a pickup?”“Will putting yeast down the drain help my septic tank?”“How could my...
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The Role of GIS in Onsite Installation: Mapping for Precision and Efficiency
Geographic information systems (GIS) are transforming the onsite installation industry by offering precise mapping and enhanced efficiency. With GIS, installers can access...
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Climate Impact on System Performance: Key Design Considerations
The effects of climate change are increasingly influencing the design and performance of onsite wastewater treatment systems. As weather patterns become more...
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Compact Disinfection System Successfully Used for Latrine Project
Problem: Dr. Roger Giesen’s charitable Global Freedom Project contacted SludgeHammer about a latrine project for a Haitian community devastated by a hurricane....
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Why Aerobic Treatment Units Are the Pinnacle of Septic System Technology
Aerobic treatment units (ATUs) represent the most advanced technology in septic systems today, offering superior wastewater treatment compared to traditional systems. Unlike...
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Rules and Regs: Michigan Bans ‘Flushable’ Label on Wipe Packages
Michigan is banning the term “flushable” from the labels of premoistened nonwoven disposable bathroom wipes in the state, multiple media outlets reported....










