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There’s a fundamental problem with frequent criticism of decentralized wastewater treatment by politicians whose municipalities are constantly seeking to expand the reach...

The State of Iowa determined it was time to modernize the wastewater system in Woden, a cluster of homes in the rural...

It’s a time of transition for the Mississippi onsite wastewater industry. While the number of state health department inspectors is being reduced...

If you’ve got a growing business, chances are you’re adding employees. Hiring other people to work for you can be a sign...

Last month we talked about finishing an onsite system site for proper performance and customer satisfaction. An aspect of that discussion is...

With diesel and gasoline prices hanging steady around $2 a gallon, you probably haven’t given alternative-fueled vehicles much thought. But should you?At...

Problems caused by the proliferation of so-called “flushable” wipes have pump manufacturers playing catch-up.Most grinder pumps on the market have radial cutters,...

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has warned five states they aren’t doing enough to reduce nitrogen in Long Island Sound. EPA proposed...

Problem: Located between Eau Claire and Chippewa Falls in Wisconsin, Lake Hallie has undergone a development boom in recent years. One area...

Problem: A British Columbia, Canada, installer had a customer who needed a new septic tank in the backyard. A traditional rectangular concrete...

Wearing the proper personal protective equipment when doing any maintenance or repair on a septic system should be nonnegotiable. Aside from the...

ROI, or return on investment, is sometimes tricky to calculate. The term refers to the potential future profit an investment such as...

Microbeads became a national issue a few years ago. Microbeads or microplastics are particles less than 5 mm in their longest dimension...

You don’t have to be a marketer or even especially tech savvy to understand the importance of Google’s search engine results pages...

Kent and Peggy Affolter received a surprise recently when their septic system backed up into their downstairs shower, and it wasn’t sewage.The...

More septic systems will be allowed under a change in density standards for New Jersey’s Highlands region, which stretches for 60 miles...