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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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...
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Drainfield Troubleshooting: Trench Concerns
Drainfield trenches should be installed level and on the contour. If surfacing occurs at the end of one or more trenches, they...
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Soil Compaction: A Pressing Issue for Soil Treatment Areas
Soil compaction can bring serious consequences to septic system performance. Any soil treatment area (STA) — whether it is below grade with...
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Looking Back: An Innovative System Stands the Test of Time
How often do you perform maintenance work on the same system for 20 years? Will the systems you install still be functioning...
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Just Keep Digging: Tackling Difficult Onsite System Replacement
Josh Wood says he’s done only three septic jobs in five years that he would consider easy or routine. The rest have...
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Best Invoicing Practices for Prompt Payments
As the owner of an onsite business, you need your customers to pay you — the sooner, the better. Your cash flow...
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Give Your Business Some Credit
Entrepreneurs often use personal assets as startup capital and rely on their personal credit scores to secure startup loans. Once their businesses...
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Tricks for a Perfect Record of Level Tank Installations
At Winters Septic Service in Iowa Falls, Iowa, owners Trent and Amanda Winters pursue meticulous, detail-oriented septic system installations. Key tools in...
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How a New Invoice Format Can Get You Paid Faster
To maintain a healthy cash flow in your business, it’s important to get your client invoices paid on time — the sooner...
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How Profit Sharing Can Boost Employee Morale — And Your Bottom Line
The business is doing well and you’d like to show your employees some extra appreciation — and maybe encourage them in a...





















