Onsite Septic System Articles

America's 78 million-plus dogs collectively deposit 10 million tons of waste per year. That is enough to fill over 268,000 tractor trailers....

A New York representative has introduced a bill in Congress to remove the federal tax on grants that help people repair or...

The University of Minnesota’s Onsite Sewage Treatment Program did an assessment of septic systems at two state parks, both owned and managed...

Tiny houses are a popular topic of interest as the construction industry seeks additional affordable housing options across the U.S. Tiny homes...

The National Onsite Wastewater Recycling Association reports progress in convincing Congress to establish a grant program to help low-income Americans repair or...

In the days of COVID-19 restrictions, many of us are in need of a haircut. Barbers and beauty salons that are smaller...

Across the U.S., there are two common approaches to determine how large a soil treatment area, or STA, should be: soil morphology evaluations,...

Some may think because some homes have a garbage disposal it is OK to just use a toilet to get rid of...

Frank Aguirre sees a problem with septic inspections, and he wants to do something about it by forming a citizens lobbying group...

Septic systems can handle small amounts of disinfectants, but with the current health concerns related to COVID-19, there are both existing and...

It took a decade, but the Florida Legislature has passed a bill that makes progress on protecting the state’s waters and keeps...

Springtime for readers of Onsite Installer means lining up excavation and construction work for the busy summer season ahead. This is the...

A recent survey by a Michigan nonprofit found strong public support for more regulation to protect water quality. Survey work was done in...

After years of algae and water-quality problems, Florida’s Legislature has a water-quality bill with broad support. The bill by Sen. Debbie Mayfield of...