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Entries Tagged Homeowner Education
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Remembering Amari Harley, and the Need for Safe Septic Tank Lids
A new playground in the Arlington neighborhood of Jacksonville, Florida, was recently named in honor of Amari Harley, the little boy who...
Editorial
Are You Prepared for the Rural Revolution?
Triggered by the COVID-19 pandemic and 21st century technology advances, huge lifestyle changes will be coming fast and furiously in the coming...
Editorial
For the Owner of Soilworx, Teaching Proper Septic System Construction and Usage is the Name of the Game
Chad Widmer enjoys a good challenge. And as a designer of septic systems, the owner of Soilworx — based in Okotoks, Alberta...
Editorial
Always a Better Way
Jen Chapin got an interesting introduction to her husband Alan’s new onsite installation business. It was the day he brought home the...
Online Exclusives
Why You Should Discourage Homeowners From Putting Pet Waste in Their Septic
America's 78 million-plus dogs collectively deposit 10 million tons of waste per year. That is enough to fill over 268,000 tractor trailers....
Editorial
Better Homeowner Education Is Key for Iowa Wastewater Pros
In States Snapshot, we talk to a member of a state, provincial or national trade association in the decentralized wastewater industry. This...
Editorial
Emergency Calls Hint at a Big Problem
The past several months of dealing with the COVID-19 pandemic may have revealed an unfortunate truth to the onsite industry: the decentralized...
Online Exclusives
Remind Your Customers Not to Flush Food Waste
Some may think because some homes have a garbage disposal it is OK to just use a toilet to get rid of...
Online Exclusives
Disinfectant Overkill: Potential Harm for Septic Systems
Septic systems can handle small amounts of disinfectants, but with the current health concerns related to COVID-19, there are both existing and...
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Top 10 Reasons the Effluent Filter Is Plugged
If an effluent screen seems to need excessive cleaning, it may be that the homeowner has too many solids or chemicals or...
Blogs
Little Girl’s Death Reminds Us That Securing Septic Lids Is Still a Concern
Do you remember the story of Amari Harley?
Maybe you don’t remember his name, but you probably will recall the story. Amari was...
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Case Study: A Residential Septic System Affected by Home Hemodialysis
The University of Minnesota Onsite Sewage Treatment Program assessed a residential septic system in Minnesota owned by a patient undergoing home hemodialysis...
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Help Your Customers Become SepticSmart
After the installation of quality, long-lasting onsite systems, educating your customers about how their system works and how to take care of...

















