Entries Tagged Homeowner Education

As a septic professional, it is your responsibility to ensure the homeowner clearly understands their responsibilities in maintaining their new system. This...

Last month we discussed the responsibilities of the installer to ensure long-term operation of wastewater treatment systems. A good deal of the...

At the beginning or end of our columns, we often talk about the responsibilities of the installer. We thought now might be...

Home inspector Mike Rahme in Haliburton, in central Ontario, knows where he’ll be working through 2030. He says he’ll probably retire while...

Historically it seems like septic system installers and maintainers have been at odds with the real estate sales community. Whenever a state...

There are several types of nonflush toilets, based on the goals of water conservation or functioning when a water supply is not...

Chloride levels in many surface waters are increasing and pose an emerging environmental concern since elevated chloride levels are harmful to aquatic...

As the end of the year approaches, here’s a recap of some of the top stories on www.onsiteinstaller.com. If you missed any...

In the not-so-good old days, it was difficult to get anyone in the media world to focus on the proper care of...

No advertising ploy is as effective as the recommendation of a satisfied customer. That’s one thing installer Joe Procopio has learned about...

Soil compaction can bring serious consequences to septic system performance. Any soil treatment area (STA) — whether it is below grade with...

A mere nine years ago, Amanda Winters was running her own hair salon and didn’t know a baffle from a biomat. Today...

Bath bombs are hard-packed mixtures of dry ingredients that effervesce when wet. They are used to add essential oils, scent, bubbles and color...

In States Snapshot, we visit with a member of a state, provincial or national trade association in the decentralized wastewater industry. This...