Entries Tagged Homeowner Education

Close to 40 homes near Chatfield Lake in Lee County, Iowa, were notified in October that they had 30 days to install...

Over 82 percent of U.S. households have a clothes washer, which means there are about 93 million residential units in use. Washers...

On Monday, September 19, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency – in conjunction with federal, state and local government and private sector partners – will...

The problem with many toilet cleaners is they contain corrosive ingredients: sulfates, sodium hydroxide, sodium hypochlorite (bleach) or phosphoric acid. Also, toilet...

Antibacterial soaps and wipes are now used by 75 percent of American households, according to a recent report. Products designed to kill...

Septic systems rely on natural bacteria to treat wastewater. Harsh chemicals used in many drain cleaners kill the essential bacteria needed by...

Kent and Peggy Affolter received a surprise recently when their septic system backed up into their downstairs shower, and it wasn’t sewage.The...

When a septic system is being repaired or remediated, it is wise for the septic professional to thoroughly understand why the last...

Explaining to customers why their ATU looks like the photo at right takes patience. Here’s some background info to help you out. Dishwashing...

Depending on why a system needs to be repaired, there are many areas where the property owner may need some extra education...

Newly developed free software is available that allows wastewater professionals to generate an owner guide customized for individual client systems.The program is called...

What does the term “remediation” mean to you? It seems to mean something different to many people, including homeowners. Some property owners'...

For the last 10 years, Sharon Partridge has been traveling across Indiana and neighboring states to educate people about the proper use...

You probably get this question a lot from homeowners as temperatures drop in the northern states: “Are there things I need to...