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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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Rules and Regs: Colorado Grapples Over Onsite System Regulations for Vacation Rental Units
Colorado legislation offering regulatory exemptions to a potentially large number of recreational, short-term rental properties passed the State Senate but failed in...
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Use Common Sense on Land Application Rules and Weight Restrictions
Name and title: Joe Henry, owner
Business name and location: Kingfish Pumping Inc., Carleton Place, Ontario.Services we offer: Pumping septic and holding tanks and completing small...
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The Root of Nitrogen Problems
Although the atmosphere around us is 78% nitrogen, various forms of nitrogen can cause problems in the incorrect location and form, causing...
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Stewards of the Environment
"One of the penalties of an ecological education is that one lives alone in a world of wounds. Much of the damage...
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Commercial Systems Mean Good Business
From the time Clayton Foster started in business in his teen years, he had his eyes on bigger things than residential septic...
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Product Spotlight: Secondary Safety Barrier Prevents Falls into Septic Tanks
Onsite systems can be tremendous assets to a property, but they need to be safely secured, especially if young children are around....
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Case Studies: Pumps
Lift station upgraded to handle increased airport terminal traffic
Problem: The Portland International Airport is pursuing an ambitious project titled PDX Next, which expands...
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Product Focus: Pumps
AERATION PUMPS
HIBLOW XP-80The HIBLOW XP-80 linear diaphragm air pump utilizes a “rare earth” neodymium magnet that allows the unit to run on...
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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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Why Job Training Is Crucial at Every Level of Your Business
The complexity and risks associated with construction work underscore the critical need for comprehensive job training at every level of employment. Ensuring...
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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....


















