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Troubleshooting: Tank Startup After Construction
I read a blog recently from a wastewater treatment plant operator that suggested homeowners do not need to worry about using household...
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Dignity of the Septic Guy: Part Two
In part one of this series, we discussed ways to enhance a client’s perception of value and dignity of the onsite installer....
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Troubleshooting: Educate the Homeowner
A solid relationship and good communication with a homeowner are vital to proper system operation and maintenance. Client relationships are important in...
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Dignity of the Septic Guy: Part One
There’s a lot of industry humor in the onsite line of work. The one that I like best is, “The more it...
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Troubleshooting: Why Worry About Wastewater Strength?
A few years ago I was involved in a class where we visited several houses that had various media filters as a...
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An asterisk on flushable wipe usage
I was out shopping the other night at a warehouse store when I came upon boxes of flushable wipes in the paper...
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Toilet Still the Largest Water-Using Device in a Home
Following a previous article on homeowner water usage, we received an email from a reader challenging the toilet as the largest water-using...
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This just in: Thursday is World Soil Day
Plan to get down and dirty Dec. 5 on World Soil Day! I just received a press release proclaiming the celebration of...
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Something for Nothing?
In Charlotte County, Fla., on the Gulf Coast near Sarasota, residents recently complained about a plan to move 2,500 homes using septic...
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A holiday reminder from Cousin Eddie
Remember the classic scene in National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation where the Griswolds’ Cousin Eddie is standing in the street in his bathrobe...
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Troubleshooting: Homeowners and Water Use Habits
A colleague and I were called to a home years ago where sewage was backing up into the basement. We investigated the...
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Environmental Sustainability for Your Onsite Business
Today’s leading companies recognize that sustainability is an important part of their business strategy. A company’s sustainability strategy can help increase revenue...
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How to Avoid a Property Boundary War
Land surveying is a pretty black-and-white business. At its simplest definition, a land surveyor’s job is to locate the precise line that...
















