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The LaPorte County (Indiana) Health Board took steps to shut down septic systems and halt construction because of rising water levels in Lake...

The majority of the nitrogen present in raw sewage is from urea and fecal material, although small amounts are found in some...

The death of a 3-year-old boy in Florida recently sparked a TV news investigation of underground tank safety and promises from the...

Video marketing has been one of the most daunting (in my own head) challenges I’ve faced as a marketing professional. Some things...

Imperial Industries Baseline Series truck-mounted tanks The Baseline Series of truck-mounted tanks from Imperial Industries are available on Ford, Ram, Freightliner and International...

SJE-Rhombus announces new manufacturers rep SJE-Rhombus added FTI Sales of Elgin, Illinois, as the new manufacturers representative for its standard control product line in...

The pair of owners of North Iowa Septic Solutions in Mason City, Iowa, handles different aspects of the business workload, so they...

1. If the pump tank is 50-by-60-by-72 inches deep, calculate the gallons per inch.2. The off float is at 54 inches and...

Here are the answers to today's practice problem.1. If the pump tank is 50-by-60-by-72 inches deep, calculate the gallons per inch.Convert length...

Safety is paramount. No matter the line of work you’re in, it’s critical to do everything in your power to keep employees...

Removing pathogens is the most critical part of wastewater treatment. Pathogens are organisms that cause disease; they include viruses, protozoa and bacteria....

Have you ever met a small-business owner who was committed to making his or her company as efficient as possible — constantly...

Phosphorus is a chemical element and nutrient essential for all life-forms. Organic phosphorus is formed primarily by biological processes, and its sources in sewage...

Because it contains 12 percent of the country’s population, California sets standards in many ways. Now, the state government is working on...

FOG (fats, oils and grease) is a constituent of sewage, typically originating from food stuffs (animal fats or vegetable oils) or consisting...

1. If a pump tank has the following dimensions — 42 inches by 60 inches by 58 inches deep — what are the gallons...

Here are the answers to today’s practice problem.1. If a pump tank has the following dimensions — 42 inches by 60 inches by...

In many cases, a septic system fails because biosolids clog the gravel/soil interface in the system's absorption beds, creating a biomat that prevents effluent from...

During Vermont’s SepticSmart Week, the public radio network spoke with Mary Clark, environmental program manager for Vermont's Department of Environmental Conservation, and Dave Whitney,...