As an onsite installer, you know the value of soil. You work in all types of soil and rely on it to...
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What To Do When You Over-Excavate Septic Components Requiring Stability
Unless the site conditions require over-excavation, it should be avoided as natural soil typically provides the most stable base for system components....
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Industry Veteran Hank Vanderveen Passes Away
Hendrik “Hank” Vanderveen, a nearly 50-year veteran on the manufacturing side of the liquid waste industry and 2016 winner of the Ralph...
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SWOT Analysis: Assessing Strengths and Weaknesses
In my previous article, I explored the SWOT analysis grid, a widely used business tool that helps entrepreneurs make big decisions in...
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Rules and Regs: Alabama Voters Reject Septage Spreading
Voters in Talladaga County, Alabama, decisively say septage may not be spread on land in the county. Although the county still had...
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Maintaining Onsite Systems in Freezing Temperatures
If you work in a colder climate, you face interesting challenges beyond the typical installation or system troubleshooting issues.
Some of your work...
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Coffee and Soda Down the Drain: What are the Impacts on Septic Systems?
The Onsite Sewage Treatment Program (OSTP) at the University of Minnesota Water Resources Center conducted a brief study to understand more about...
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OSCAR Systems Meet Requirements for Challenging Sites
Washington’s Camano Island and nearby lands have many properties where shallow hardpan layers or high water tables pose challenges for onsite treatment...
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Industry News: November 2020
Mainline Sales joins SJE Rhombus as new rep for NevadaMainline Sales is SJE Rhombus’ new manufacturer’s representative for the state of Nevada....
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3 Keys to Proper Media Filter Installation
Many of the media filters used in today’s wastewater industry use proprietary technology or components and come from the manufacturer as pre-assembled...
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How to Effectively Teach a Trainee
If you’ve been in the trades for a while, you’ve probably been asked to take someone under your wing and teach them...
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Understanding What Motivates Your Workers
The Greek philosopher Heraclitus once observed that the only thing that is constant is change. That’s particularly true in today’s business world,...
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Rules and Regs: Michigan Infrastructure Package Includes Millions for Onsite Systems
Five years after contaminated water in Flint became a national news story, Michigan’s governor announced a huge infrastructure bill that addresses water...
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4 Tips for Conducting a SWOT Analysis for Your Onsite Business
As a business owner, when you start making plans for the coming year, it’s important to step back and take a long,...
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What Could RV Chemicals Be Adding to a Septic System?
In August 2020, the University of Minnesota’s Onsite Sewage Treatment Program (OSTP) conducted a brief follow-up study of four commonly purchased recreational...
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WWETT Show Dates Confirmed for 2021
The WWETT Show, originally slated for Feb. 22-25 at the Indiana Convention Center in Indianapolis, has been rescheduled for May 3-6, 2021,...
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How to Effectively Use Facebook Advertising to Gain Customers for Your Septic Business
Depending on how old you are, how tech savvy you are and how much you enjoy arguing politics, your opinion of Facebook...
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Focus on Safety: Transporting and Operating Equipment
Many of the issues related to safety around equipment are not unique to those of us in the septic system industry, but...
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The 2020 Onsite Wastewater Mega-Conference Registration is Now Open
NOWRA is pleased to announce that registration is now open for the 2020 Virtual Onsite Wastewater Mega-Conference, which will be held Nov....























