Onsite Septic System Articles

Ponding septage from a failed cesspool — now on a neighbor’s property — caused homeowner Jim Noga to research wastewater treatment options...

The area over and around the soil treatment area should be evaluated to determine the potential for extra water being added to...

As one solution to pollution in the Indian River Lagoon of eastern Florida, a local county board of supervisors is considering a...

Previously I discussed looking at troubleshooting indicators in the residence and in the sewer pipe from the house to the septic tanks. Now we turn...

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

There is growing concern about new chemicals in our groundwater, drinking water, lakes, rivers and streams. These “chemicals of emerging concern” (CEC)...

Bath bombs are hard-packed mixtures of dry ingredients that effervesce when wet. They are used to add essential oils, scent, bubbles and color...

Microbiologist Yan Gilbert from Premier Tech Aqua Research and Development explains how the Ecoflo Biofilter works. The unique Coco filter is the...

After pumping the septic tank, in addition to checking the inlet and outlet baffles, the tank should be examined for any cracks...

The New York Legislature is considering three bills that could reduce the cost of onsite systems for state residents. One would remove the...

When checking the septic tank, both the inlet and outlet baffles should be evaluated, as well as where and how the piping...

Randy Behle of Behle Inc. has used the Ecoflo systems from Premier Tech Aqua for 15 years. He has stuck with these...

When troubleshooting onsite system problems or when an inspection of a septic tank is required, the tank should be opened so the...

When the Florida Legislature ended its session in the spring, the effort to approve Senate Bill 1664 failed. The Legislation would have...