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Customers are at the heart of your business, and if they are not happy or you are not effectively meeting their needs,...

There are many issues we find with risers that need repair, replacement or modifications. On a constant basis, we see access covers buried...

Prefabrication and modular construction are often used interchangeably even though they do differ. Prefabrication refers to making components or assemblies in another...

At least a dozen cesspools will be retrofitted as modern septic tanks in Gila County, Arizona, thanks to a newly launched Cesspool...

The owner of septic installation and service company Full Circle Environmental in Clayton, North Carolina, has always had a fascination for the...

In the onsite industry, making well-informed investment decisions is crucial for business growth and long-term success. Whether it’s expanding operations, upgrading equipment or...

In a back room of our office, we have a wall of filing cabinets with thousands of files of onsite systems dating...

The average weight of an excavator is around 35,000 pounds, the average weight of a backhoe is around 25,000 pounds, the average...

Attending education sessions and involvement in industry associations are two ways you can continue to expand your knowledge and improve your skills....

Humans are unique in that we can develop tools to help us do our jobs easier, faster and safer. Manufacturers have been...

A large and scary number of small-business owners don’t think they need to worry at all about cybersecurity on their websites. Are...

A recent residential onsite project my company worked on was going to have to pump the wastewater 250 feet horizontally and up...

The Virginia Department of Health released draft proposals of septic system regulations intended to address pollution control in rural areas susceptible to...

Acreage Development Solutions in Alberta has evolved toward larger and more complex treatment systems in its 16 years in the onsite industry.Owner...

Small lots, lake lots — it’s not always easy to fit an onsite system on a tight lot. In many cases, holding...

“What makes a better septic tank, a car or a pickup?”“Will putting yeast down the drain help my septic tank?”“How could my...

The complexity and risks associated with construction work underscore the critical need for comprehensive job training at every level of employment. Ensuring...

Problem: Dr. Roger Giesen’s charitable Global Freedom Project contacted SludgeHammer about a latrine project for a Haitian community devastated by a hurricane....

Recently I was at a continuing education seminar and one of the speakers was a tank manufacturer. His presentation was about how...