Entries Tagged Onsite Septic Inspection

As I previously mentioned in the discussion of design considerations for drip distribution, loading and flow need to be controlled. This is...

Drip distribution systems have been around for over two decades, so chances are if you’re a service provider you will encounter these...

If a tank is operating properly, solids are retained and take up increasingly more volume. At some time they must be removed....

The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency is working on a rule change that could require that septic tanks be pumped dry prior to...

It’s a time of transition for the Mississippi onsite wastewater industry. While the number of state health department inspectors is being reduced...

The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency has proposed a ban on labeling wipes as being flushable or safe for septic or sewer systems....

The Chautauqua County Board of Health will begin inspecting all private onsite wastewater systems within 250 feet of its five lakes in...

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

Often a property owner will contact you asking if you can repair their system. They are frequently looking for the lowest cost...

Tim Shotzberger started his septic system and well inspection company in Essex, Maryland, believing he could succeed by doing it better than...

Greg Mayfield of Zephyrhills, Florida, found his life’s passion in high school. His love of soils led him to a graduate certificate...

Concrete tanks are a standard in the wastewater industry, but when you confront one in the field, how do you know if...

For an inspection where the expectation is an assessment of the general operation of an aerobic treatment unit, such as for a...

Some septic tank pumpers in Ohio are considering a class action lawsuit to overturn new state rules that went into effect on...