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With this issue, we complete the series on the “politics of inspections” by focusing on ways that the installer can earn or...

Don Smyth, senior technical advisor at Polylok Inc. and Zabel Environmental, retired at the end of 2013 after a lengthy career with...

Effective leadership is central to any business’ success. Without someone to drive progress, productivity can falter. Consider how you run your company...

The City of Malibu Environmental Sustainability Division will host the California Onsite Wastewater Association for five days of valuable onsite wastewater education...

In the past year, we’ve posted hundreds of stories to OnsiteInstaller.com. They include everything we know you love — company profiles, blogs,...

Following a previous article on homeowner water usage, we received an email from a reader challenging the toilet as the largest water-using...

Quanics pressure distribution valvesPressure distribution valves and valve assembly packages from Quanics are available in two to six outlets, enabling a single...

Kobelco names warranty administratorKobelco Construction Machinery USA named Kris Bojarzin warranty administrator. He will be responsible for processing warranty claims, as well...

Vacuum Trucks/Chassis and TanksSeptic/grease vacuum tankThe 4,000-gallon aluminum Matador septic/grease vacuum tank from Amthor International comes standard with a 5/16-inch-thick side...

Alberta, Can.Provincial variance for at-grade systemsIn its September newsletter, the Alberta Onsite Wastewater Management Association reported on a new province-wide variance allowing...

Speaking with pumpers, installers and inspectors about Premier Tech Aqua’s self-cleaning DiUV ultraviolet disinfection system, the company’s regional supervisor Mike Kaub says...

With onsite systems largely regulated at the state and local level, it’s easy to overlook the impact of the U.S. Environmental Protection...

In the rolling hills of Sonoma County, north of San Francisco and in California’s wine country, Shear Builders Inc. put in a...

What’s the best type of battery?Understanding the basic differences between the three main battery types – Flooded Lead Acid (FLA), Absorbed Glass...

Idaho officials are working on rules to provide for septic system setbacks from surface water. The draft model was based on the...

Last month we discussed piping basics for the house sewer line and supply pipes in an onsite system. Now we’ll review best...

The Field Dynamic: Installers vs. InspectorsRelationships can be complex, especially between an installer and an inspector. In Part 5 of this series...

Word of mouth was the most powerful tool Dean Flygare had going for him when he opened Flygare Excavating in 1992. Residents...