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A recent survey by a Michigan nonprofit found strong public support for more regulation to protect water quality. Survey work was done in...

On our websites, in our advertisements, in our marketing messages, we all do this one thing: We talk about ourselves. And while...

Historically, many different materials have been used to construct septic tanks. Most commonly, septic tanks are constructed using: 1. Polyethylene/polypropylene resin2. Fiberglass-reinforced plastic3....

Onsite sewage system service providers and installers who clean out septic, holding and pump tanks along with aerobic treatment units, and perform...

The debate over establishing a statewide septic code in Michigan is ongoing. Kalkaska County commissioners tried to drop their point-of-sale inspection program for...

Brian Wakefield, owner of B&J Wakefield Services in Waxahachie, Texas, has been installing septic systems since about 2005 in response to customer...

Do you remember the story of Amari Harley? Maybe you don’t remember his name, but you probably will recall the story. Amari was...

Pettibone Traverse T1246X telehandler The Traverse T1246X telehandler from Pettibone is the third Traverse model to join its next-generation X-Series lineup. The telehandler...

BioMicrobics welcomes new team membersAmr Zaky joined BioMicrobics as associate vice president of engineering research and advanced process technology. He has a...

Relationships matter — not just in your personal life, but in your business life, too. Start with the obvious point: Long-term relationships...

After years of algae and water-quality problems, Florida’s Legislature has a water-quality bill with broad support. The bill by Sen. Debbie Mayfield of...

Many people are good bosses. Some people are great bosses. A handful go even further: They’re phenomenal, not only because of what...

Septic tanks are designed to retain solids that accumulate over time. Some of these solids are byproducts of the waste treatment process,...

The University of Minnesota Onsite Sewage Treatment Program assessed a residential septic system in Minnesota owned by a patient undergoing home hemodialysis...

Registration is now open for the Massachusetts Environmental Health Association and the Yankee Onsite Wastewater Association's joint Title 5 Seminar. The seminar...

At Martin Septic Service in North Port, Florida, the company’s biggest risk is summed up in a number. “Sixty-three employees,” says Cindy Guffey,...

The Wastewater Equipment Fair will return with two days of equipment demos at Nissan Stadium in Nashville, Tennessee, on Sept. 29-30, 2020. The...

One of the most recent implications of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act is the complete overhaul of the W-4 form. With...

Tanks must be reasonably accessible to facilitate inspection and maintenance activities after installation is complete. Before the tank is covered, take photos related...