The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency adopted new septic rules in 2008, and then further refined them in 2011. One of the state’s...
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Commercial System Design: Tank Considerations
There are numerous tanks and varying configurations to choose from when designing commercial systems. Below are common tanks with design considerations related...
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Build Back Customer Trust After a Hit to Your Reputation
You know what they say about good reputations: They take a lifetime to build, but only a second to destroy. That’s true...
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Rules and Regs: Non-Sewered Area of Iowa County Ordered to Install Approved Onsite Systems
Close to 40 homes near Chatfield Lake in Lee County, Iowa, were notified in October that they had 30 days to install...
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Commercial System Design: Wastewater Characterization
A one-size-fits-all approach does not work with commercial design, as the wastewater treatment system starts in the facility. These facilities include restaurants,...
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Chemicals Impacting Septic System Health and An Update on MIC
The National Precast Concrete Association is hosting a webinar that will discuss chemicals of emerging concern and provide an update on microbiologically...
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Controlling the Flow: Drip System O&M
As I previously mentioned in the discussion of design considerations for drip distribution, loading and flow need to be controlled. This is...
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Onsite Arithmetic: Pump Math Part 3 – Answers
Here are the answers for today's practice problem.1. If the pump tank is 49 inches x 60 inches x 70 inches with...
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Onsite Arithmetic: Pump Math Part 3
1. If the pump tank is 49 inches x 60 inches x 70 inches with no check valve, calculate the gallons per...
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Results of the 4th Annual Trailer for a Cause Auction
Felling Trailers recently conducted its fourth online auction of an FT-3 drop deck utility trailer to benefit a nonprofit organization. Felling Trailers...
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Industry News: November 2016
Komatsu America celebrates 30 years in Chattanooga
Komatsu America honored 30 years of manufacturing in Chattanooga, Tennessee, with a weeklong celebration. The Chattanooga...
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Manifold and Lateral Cleaning Guidelines
When I started working in the industry, about the only time you saw a pressure distribution system was in the bed of...
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20 Years of Installing ATUs Prepared Contractor for Tough Commercial Project
Environmental protection is paramount where Topanga Underground does business in Malibu and neighboring California communities west of Los Angeles. That means nearly...
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Tips for Drip System O&M
Drip distribution systems have been around for over two decades, so chances are if you’re a service provider you will encounter these...
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Remote Payment Options Mean Less Bill Collection Hassle
As you can probably attest from your own personal experience, most people don’t have a lot of cash on hand these days....
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Can Your Onsite Septic Business Afford Employee Benefits?
You offer benefits because you want to provide a well-rounded compensation package. That’s a smart approach, because research indicates that more than...
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Site Prepping for Drip Distribution Installation
In a previous discussion I mentioned that placement of the drip tubing is an important consideration, and the fact that drip distribution...
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4th Annual Trailer for a Cause Auction to Benefit the American Brain Tumor Association
Felling Trailers is conducting its fourth online auction of an FT-3 drop deck utility trailer to benefit a nonprofit organization. Felling Trailers...
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Rules and Regs: Ohio County Released From Strict Onsite Rules
After 10 years of operating under onsite wastewater rules imposed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Trumbull County is now subject to...





















