Below-grade systems are constructed in original soil with distribution of effluent occurring below the soil surface. In below-grade systems, the soil treatment...
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Does Adding Yeast Improve Septic System Functioning?
What is yeast? Yeast are actually single-celled fungi, so they are similar to edible mushrooms, common baker’s yeast to leaven bread, and...
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Product News: October 2018
Water Cannon pressure washerThe pressure washer from Water Cannon Inc. - MWBE is constructed on a lightweight aircraft-grade aluminum frame with no welds...
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Industry News: October 2018
John Deere and Wacker Neuson enter into supplier agreementJohn Deere announced a strategic supplier agreement with Wacker Neuson to initially provide compact...
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Going Above and Beyond Brings Customer Referrals
No advertising ploy is as effective as the recommendation of a satisfied customer. That’s one thing installer Joe Procopio has learned about...
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California Onsite Water Association Soil Science Training
Where: Santa Rosa, CaliforniaWhen: Nov. 28-29Who would benefit from this course? Registered environmental health specialists, registered civil engineers and other inspectors who...
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Single-Stage Centrifugal Pumps vs. Screened Turbine Pumps — Which One to Use?
There are many types of pumps available to onsite system designers and engineers. Two commonly used pumps are the single-stage centrifugal pumps...
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Design for Pressurized Pipes at Different Elevations
If you are designing and installing pressure laterals with PVC pipe at different elevations, there are several options to equalize the flow....
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Simple Website Updates Build Customer Trust
Trust is an invaluable commodity for any business owner; simply put, you won’t have any customers if people don’t trust you to...
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Basics of Onsite Wastewater Workshop
Learn the basic characteristics of wastewater and how soils can change and treat effluent. Become familiar with "wastewater math," and remove the...
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Rules and Regs: A New York County Looks at Nearshore Pollution
After several years of investigations into the cause of high bacteria levels at a local beach, the Nassau County (New York) Legislature...
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How to Assess and Rehabilitate Flooded Onsite Systems
The Southeastern United States is currently facing the arduous task of recovery and rebuilding in the aftermath of Hurricane Florence. Along with...
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Setting Dose Volume in Pumping Applications
How much water should a pump be set to deliver per dose? The answer depends on the application, as discussed below. In...
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Industry News: September 2018
Premier Tech Aqua opens new office in PennsylvaniaPremier Tech Aqua opened a new office in Quakertown, Pennsylvania. The company has 4,200 employees...
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Building a Legacy with Long-Lasting Onsite Systems
Jereme Tuggle’s Legacy Excavating & Underground installs about 40 residential onsite systems per year in Yuma County in southwest Arizona. ...
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COWA Announces Upcoming Training and Conference
The California Onsite Water Association announces the last-minute addition of two training opportunities coming up in September.
These courses will be held in...
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The Heat is On: How Wildfires Affect Onsite Systems
Wildfires have become a year-round fact of life in California and other parts of the western United States, and while property owners...
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How to Make Your Company Recession-Proof
This is not an article about political prognostication or economic speculation; rather, it’s about ensuring that your business is prepared for all...
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Troubleshooting Tips: Tanks and Risers
After pumping the septic tank, in addition to checking the inlet and outlet baffles, the tank should be examined for any cracks...
























