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The right knowledge, skills and experience is crucial to success in the onsite installation business, but all the expertise in the world...

Safety is paramount. No matter the line of work you’re in, it’s critical to do everything in your power to keep employees...

Have you ever met a small-business owner who was committed to making his or her company as efficient as possible — constantly...

In many cases, a septic system fails because biosolids clog the gravel/soil interface in the system's absorption beds, creating a biomat that prevents effluent from...

Chemical oxygen demand is a measure of the amount of organic matter oxidized by a strong chemical oxidant. COD is used to...

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...

Among my frequently asked questions: "What can be done to protect a system against flooding?" And: "If the system has been flooded,...

You have probably done many interviews at this point in your career. You post a job ad, find a handful of good...

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...

It’s vitally important that online search engine users be able to find your company. Simply put, this is how most consumers make...

When you are dealing with small lots, one option that may be considered is using the current location of a soil treatment...

When George Schooley started Legacy Septic & Excavation four years ago, he wanted to do something that would set him apart from...

Formaldehyde (FA) is still the most widely used chemical in recreational vehicles, although its use is decreasing. It is typically mixed with...

Sump, grinder and ejector pumps in the basement are used for two different types of pump applications: clean water or wastewater. Sump...