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After pumping the septic tank, in addition to checking the inlet and outlet baffles, the tank should be examined for any cracks...

When troubleshooting onsite system problems or when an inspection of a septic tank is required, the tank should be opened so the...

For almost 40 years, Peter Lescure has performed wastewater and water system design, along with other civil engineering projects, in the popular...

In this recent series on troubleshooting septic systems, the focus was inside the house: looking at water-use habits of the residents, evaluating...

There are countless good reasons to hire veterans at your company — starting with the simple fact that it’s the right thing...

Getting enough funds together to afford all the equipment and trucks you need to start or grow your business can be nearly...

As preliminary and field information is collected, it must then be recorded and analyzed during the design process. If complete, no additional...

After completing the desktop evaluation, a field evaluation is the next step in the design process. The site evaluation is the only...

Accuracy is the endgame when it comes to surveying a job site. If that information isn’t spot on, you’re bound to run...

A good site evaluation is key to the design process and provides sufficient information to select a suitable, cost-effective treatment system. To...

Maintaining system permits and drawing samples occasionally result in changes to the engineering side of the business for Larry Stephens, P.E., and...

I continually receive questions or comments about how to use transits and levels. So, at risk of raising the confusion level, I...

There are only so many hours in the day. As an installer, it probably seems like there’s always more to be done...

When your business is growing and you’re thinking about ways to diversify your services, there might be one thing you’ve overlooked. Adding pipe...