A series of bills to set a statewide regulation for the estimated 1.3 million septic systems in Michigan has been introduced in...
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Onsite Arithmetic: Tank Basics — Answers
Here are the answers to today’s practice problem.To answer these questions I would convert the measurements in inches to feet:
60 inches ÷...
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Onsite Arithmetic: Tank Basics
Over the next couple months we will revisit a couple of problems to sharpen our calculation skills. For the first problem let’s look...
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Lightweight Materials Speed Up Installation Times
Halverson Plumbing and other onsite system installers around Black River Falls in west-central Wisconsin rely almost exclusively on EZflow by Infiltrator Water...
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Solids: The Enemy of the Septic Tank
If a tank is operating properly, solids are retained and take up increasingly more volume. At some time they must be removed....
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Product News: August 2016
Ditch Witch backreamer
The Sandhog HD backreamer from Ditch With is compatible with the JT9, JT20, JT25 and JT30 horizontal directional drills and...
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The Dirty Bird Expands Nationally
With many towns across the U.S. now requiring that new residential construction include visible septic vents due to evolving EPA guidelines, The...
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How to Repair and Prevent Root Intrusion
Trees don’t ask for much — soil, water, sunlight. And they provide a wealth of benefits: They improve the air you breathe,...
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A Quick Guide to Facebook Advertising
Facebook’s platform is always expanding — and the options it provides are always in flux — so it can be hard for...
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Septic Care: Fixes for Corrosive Cleaners and Leaky Toilets
The problem with many toilet cleaners is they contain corrosive ingredients: sulfates, sodium hydroxide, sodium hypochlorite (bleach) or phosphoric acid. Also, toilet...
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Rules and Regs: Minnesota Agency Researching Effects of Failing Septic Systems Statewide
Recent testing of hundreds of lakes and rivers in northcentral Minnesota showed no signs of contamination from septic systems. The Minnesota Pollution...
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Make Sure You Get Paid
Finding work in the first place can be hard enough. Then, devoting the resources to actually performing the work is often no...
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Septic Care: Antimicrobial Products and Onsite Systems
Antibacterial soaps and wipes are now used by 75 percent of American households, according to a recent report. Products designed to kill...
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Permission to Build an Outhouse in 2016?
Professionals create the best solution for the customer, but sometimes customers have a surprise demand. That’s how BBB Septic in Bentonville, Arkansas,...
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Industry News: July 2016
Mustang-Gehl Company presents 2015 Top Dealer awards
Mustang-Gehl Company presented 2015 Top Dealer awards to Northland Farm Systems (Owatonna, Minnesota), Alta Equipment Company...
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Septic Care: Drain Cleaner and Onsite Systems Are a Bad Combination
Septic systems rely on natural bacteria to treat wastewater. Harsh chemicals used in many drain cleaners kill the essential bacteria needed by...
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4 Ways to Get the Most Out of Employee Reviews
One of the secrets to keeping your employees engaged and productive is providing them with regular feedback. Believe it or not, employees...
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Installer ‘Rescues’ Plane After Crash Landing
Jace Ensor is one of those lucky guys who people say “never works a day in his life” because he has genuine...
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NOWRA Makes Progress in Gaining Greater Congressional Support for Onsite Industry
More than a dozen NOWRA members traveled to Washington, D.C., June 14-15, 2016, to participate in the association’s Legislative Fly-In, and made...

























