Prior to the flood
If a septic system is located in a flood-prone area, a plumber should install a backflow preventer on the...
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Keeping An Eye On Excavator Maintenance
Excavators have come a long way since being invented over 60 years ago. The equipment is more reliable, meaning fewer mechanical breakdowns....
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8 Ways to Get Better at Networking
There’s an old saying: It’s not what you know that matters; it’s who you know. That’s largely true when you’re looking for...
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Remediation Options: Technology to the Rescue
When a soil treatment area has been organically and/or hydraulically overloaded it is possible to remediate the STA using an advanced pretreatment unit....
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How to Evaluate an Onsite System for Remediation
What does the term “remediation” mean to you? It seems to mean something different to many people, including homeowners. Some property owners'...
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3 Ways to Insulate Septic Pipe
In a previous discussion I indicated the best way to avoid freezing in septic lines is to properly slope and bed the...
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Buying Insurance To Cover Your Small-Business Office
There are several possible scenarios for what “back at the office” means to the owner of a septic company. Maybe your entire business...
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All Trenching Cave-Ins Are Avoidable
The risks, including death, are well known. Despite being easily prevented, cave-ins during trenching and excavation work continue to occur, killing an...
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To Repair Or Not To Repair … That is the Question
Often a property owner will contact you asking if you can repair their system. They are frequently looking for the lowest cost...
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The Pros and Cons of Merchant Cash Advance
Small businesses need capital to grow; for any business to thrive, there are expenses that need to be paid, whether in the...
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How To Prepare Onsite Systems for Winter
You probably get this question a lot from homeowners as temperatures drop in the northern states: “Are there things I need to...
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Hiring Strategy: How to Play the Negotiation Game
If your business is booming and you need to add staff, or you’ve had an employee resign, you face the challenge of...
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Technology Tools Rule for Monadnock Septic Design
The owners of Monadnock Septic Design in Fitzwilliam, New Hampshire, rely on a trio of special tools to bring 21st century efficiency...
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Chlorinating? How to Know if You Are Hitting the Mark
Throughout the U.S., wastewater effluent is chlorinated to kill pathogens and then dechlorinated before discharge. Knowing how to test the levels for...




















