Entries Tagged Onsite Septic System

Engineers working on Lake George in upstate New York believe they’re about to crack the code to protect water quality on bodies...

The state of California is pushing development of recycled wastewater as another source of water for the thirsty state, but not everyone...

All wastewater will contain fecal coliforms. These bacteria are present in the intestines of all warm-blooded animals, including humans. Although they are...

There are many reasons to use an aerobic treatment unit when selecting an onsite system design, including poor soils, shallow vertical separation...

In the spring, two bills were introduced into the Michigan Legislature with the intent of establishing a statewide code for onsite wastewater...

In cold climates, many residences are seasonal. Shutting down a septic system for the winter is a vital task for seasonal homeowners...

Below-grade systems are constructed in original soil with distribution of effluent occurring below the soil surface. In below-grade systems, the soil treatment...

After a few months of speculation, the proposal to give Michigan a statewide sanitary code is now in the Legislature. House bills...

There are many types of pumps available to onsite system designers and engineers. Two commonly used pumps are the single-stage centrifugal pumps...

If you are designing and installing pressure laterals with PVC pipe at different elevations, there are several options to equalize the flow....

After several years of investigations into the cause of high bacteria levels at a local beach, the Nassau County (New York) Legislature...

The Southeastern United States is currently facing the arduous task of recovery and rebuilding in the aftermath of Hurricane Florence. Along with...

How much water should a pump be set to deliver per dose? The answer depends on the application, as discussed below. In...

Jereme Tuggle’s Legacy Excavating & Underground installs about 40 residential onsite systems per year in Yuma County in southwest Arizona. ...