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2022 In Photos: Installers at Work
Orlando Godinez, owner of Godinez Septics Inc., works with technician Alex Aguilar-Murillo and lead technician John Ibarra as Pedro Godinez operates a...
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Rules and Regs: Taxation of Wastewater Grants Ends in New York’s Suffolk County
Taxation of wastewater upgrade grants in Suffolk County, New York, is now a thing of the past.
In December the IRS reversed its...
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The Most-Read Articles of 2022
As the end of the year approaches, here’s a recap of some of the top stories on OnsiteInstaller.com. If you missed any...
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Rising Groundwater Means Trouble for Coastal Septic Systems
Sea level rise and big storms are hammering coastal communities, causing increased flooding and land loss, saltwater intrusion, wetland loss/change and impacts...
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Pump Supply Lines: To Drain or Not to Drain?
The answer to whether you need to drain pump supply lines depends on where you live. If you live in an area...
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Rules and Regs: Lawsuit Seeks to End Onsite Permits in Florida to Save Manatees
An environmental group is suing the state of Florida to stop it from issuing onsite permits. Nitrogen pollution from septic tanks is...
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Georgia Lakeside Septic Installation Encounters Many Regulatory Roadblocks
A couple purchased a wooded 0.4-acre lot on sprawling Lake Lanier in the northern region of Georgia, unaware that the Hall County...
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A Closer Look at Onsite System Control Boxes
Author’s note: Be sure all electrical work is done by the appropriately licensed professional required in your jurisdiction. Often septic system installers...
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3 Keys to Proper Septic Pump Installation
Proper installation of a pump and discharge assembly requires three specific features to assure the pump will work properly and be serviceable....
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Distillery Tasting Rooms – Alcohol’s Effects on Septic Systems
Entry 422214Distilleries are popping up from across the U.S. with over 2,200 locations making and selling their own brand of products to...
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Rules and Regs: Cape Cod Looking at Nitrogen Treatment Upgrades
State regulations expected in early 2023 will apparently impose new nitrogen restrictions on some parts of Cape Cod.
The primary water quality problem...
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Celebrate the 10th Anniversary of SepticSmart Week
It’s no secret to installers that onsite septic systems are critical infrastructure. But perhaps just as important is the community education and...
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How Long Can or Should a Gravity Trench Be?
Many regulations across the U.S. and Canada limit gravity trench lengths to 100 feet. Is this length justified in science or practices?...



















