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Navigating the Ebb and Flow of Small-Business Ownership
Few small-business owners enjoy the comforts of total consistency. Usually, business comes in cycles. You’ll have periods where you’re extremely busy and it’s...
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What Should I Do if a Septic System Floods?
Among my frequently asked questions: "What can be done to protect a system against flooding?" And: "If the system has been flooded,...
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Smart Employers Ask These Interview Questions
You have probably done many interviews at this point in your career. You post a job ad, find a handful of good...
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A Guide for Maintenance of Membrane Bioreactor Systems
Currently, there are two small-flow membrane bioreactors actively marketed for U.S. residential septic system applications: Bio-Microbics BioBarrier and the BUSSE GT system. These membrane...
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Google Business Listings Make It Easier for Customers to Find You
It’s vitally important that online search engine users be able to find your company. Simply put, this is how most consumers make...
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No Place to Go: Placing a New Soil Treatment System Over the Old
When you are dealing with small lots, one option that may be considered is using the current location of a soil treatment...
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Elite Service Provider Puts Extra Effort Into Homeowner Education
When George Schooley started Legacy Septic & Excavation four years ago, he wanted to do something that would set him apart from...
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Pumping Formaldehyde From RVs — How Much Is Too Much?
Formaldehyde (FA) is still the most widely used chemical in recreational vehicles, although its use is decreasing. It is typically mixed with...
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Design and Use Considerations for Septic Systems With Grinder Pumps
Sump, grinder and ejector pumps in the basement are used for two different types of pump applications: clean water or wastewater. Sump...
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Troubleshooting Mound Systems
It has been estimated that mound systems should perform hydraulically for 25 to 35-plus years. However, some systems do not perform as they...
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Replacing Failed Systems Is a Tough Job in New York’s Finger Lakes Region
Failing a septic inspection on Canandaigua Lake in upstate New York is a potential environmental emergency. Often only a retaining wall separates...
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5 Rules for Writing Content on Your Business Website
When potential customers are trying to find an septic professional, they most likely are searching online. They’ll go straight to your company...
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How to Pick a Soil Loading Rate
For any given site, the soil loading rate is a function of the soil texture, structure and consistence; wastewater characteristics; and site...




















