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Last summer a customer hired our company to replace the onsite system for his home. His system was old and failing, and...

According to U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data from April 2024, the number of job openings in the construction industry dipped nearly 7% over...

Legislation proposed in the Michigan House and Senate aims to create statewide septic system regulations. Michigan is the only state in the...

Onsite septic professionals will always be in demand, but becoming a service provider who is trusted by clients and respected by industry...

Entry 421427Roger E. Machmeier, Ph.D., known to a generation of Pumper and Installer readers as the Septic System Answer Man, passed away...

One of the best ways a person can increase the longevity of their onsite system is by proper maintenance. How a system...

When designing precast concrete structural components, it’s important to understand what codes are applicable or available. It’s also important to know the...

When you’re running a small business, it may be difficult to find the time or the bandwidth to sit down with a...

Installing drip septic systems can be a tough job. For J. Browne Excavation — a multi-service contractor specializing in septic system design...

A holding tank is used for an onsite system that has no soil component for a variety of reasons (small lot, lake...

Precast concrete wastewater treatment tanks have exceptional watertightness. Many jurisdictions require watertightness testing at the manufacturer location or on the job site....

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

With medical cannabis legal in 37 states and recreational use legal in 24, the drug tests you may have used prior to...

In the septic and sewer industry, there are many hazards within the daily work that put employees at risk. Whether it’s working...

Troubleshooting issues for onsite systems is something we do a lot. There are some days where I spend all day meeting with...

Problem: Camp Chen-A-Wanda in Thompson, Pennsylvania, welcomes thousands of children and support staff each summer. Managing wastewater, especially full-service commercial kitchen waste,...

State legislation offering regulatory exemptions to a potentially large number of recreational, short-term rental properties passed the Colorado State Senate but failed...

The truck driving down I-94 in Milwaukee had a mud flap hanging off. Many trucks repeatedly tried to warn the driver on...

Many homes in the rural areas around the southwest Michigan city of Grand Rapids were built 30 to 50 years ago. This...