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Eljen Case Study

System Repair/Drainfield Rejuvenation

Problem: A residential system in Wisconsin exhibited symptoms of failure in 2002 with surface ponding and surface discharge in an area about 20 feet…
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Excessive Rain and Unseen Obstacles Create a Nightmare Project

A two-stage pretreatment leaching system provides effective treatment in a small footprint on a 2-1 slope for a Connecticut homeowner
Do Your Part to Keep Medications Out of Wastewater

Do Your Part to Keep Medications Out of Wastewater

We can make a difference for onsite customers and the environment by attacking the problem of fast and efficient disposal of unused medications
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A Rhode Island Installer Has Found His Own Path to Success

An appetite for tough installing jobs, a vision for diversified services and a commitment to working smart and safe have steered Joe Procopio toward his small-business goals
Michigan Begins Legislative Journey to a Statewide Sanitary Code

Michigan Begins Legislative Journey to a Statewide Sanitary Code

After a few months of speculation, the proposal to give Michigan a statewide sanitary code is now in the Legislature. House bills 5752 and 5753 would…
Slipshod Soil Evaluation Can Lead to a Slippery Slope

Slipshod Soil Evaluation Can Lead to a Slippery Slope

Keeping your crew safe on every excavation site requires careful planning before digging that hole
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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 and…
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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. If this…
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Simple Website Updates Build Customer Trust

5 factors to consider that will ensure that your website conveys professionalism and trustworthiness
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Basics of Onsite Wastewater Workshop

The Yankee Onsite Wastewater Association is hosting a comprehensive one-day course for regulators, designers, installers, service providers and others
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Rules and Regs: A New York County Looks at Nearshore Pollution

In this month’s regulations update, a sheriff’s scam warning insults Kansas pumping company and Nassau County, New York, examines onsite systems for possible cause of high bacteria levels in a stream and beach
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How to Assess and Rehabilitate Flooded Onsite Systems

Floods can wreak havoc on septic systems, but they can often be rescued if the septic professional knows how to minimize the damage
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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 cold climates, drainback to…
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Industry News: September 2018

Catch up on the latest acquisitions, promotions and company milestones
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Building a Legacy with Long-Lasting Onsite Systems

When sites call for an alternative onsite system, Jereme Tuggle typically turns to Enviro-Septic tubes from Presby Environmental
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September 2018

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University Sustainability Project Incorporates Futuristic Wastewater Reuse Technologies

New rural campus includes graywater reuse, constructed wetlands and advanced rainwater runoff strategies to return as much water as possible to the local aquifer
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Better Grease and Septage Disposal Infrastructure Needed in Mississippi

Grassroots pumping and installing association is working closely with state officials to build smart regulations and identify local wastewater treatment options
Time to Review Basics of Soil Sizing Factors and Organic Loading

Time to Review Basics of Soil Sizing Factors and Organic Loading

Designing an effective residential septic system still comes down to the delicate balance of estimated daily sewage flows and long-term acceptance rates
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Adding Four Bedrooms, Doubling the Square Footage

An engineered supplemental treatment system enables major remodeling of home in northeastern California