Onsite Septic System Articles

Researchers who found human fecal bacteria in the state’s streams should have clarified their blanket criticism of decentralized wastewater treatment.

A good design principle that results in better treatment is sometimes lost

Denitrification and directly discharging systems need to be tested for nitrogen levels. Here are some pointers.

SepticSmart Week may be over, but it’s always a good idea to talk to your customers about proper care of their systems

In this month's regulations update, court rulings still cause confusion over the EPA's new Clean Water rules, and Maryland home builders say well-intentioned rules for nitrogen removal are hurting new construction

If you have customers who need financial assistance to maintain their system, share this information

Homeowner education takes center stage during SepticSmart Week

Accurately testing pH is a must-have skill when evaluating treatment or when liming septage before land application

Test your septic math skills – or practice for your next certification exam.

A big commercial project on a difficult site was overwhelming for this small Minnesota crew

Minnesota’s Bob Billiet weathers seasonal slowdowns, rocky economic times and changing customer demands to grow a business … just as he’s planning for retirement.

In this month's regulations update, a federal court upholds the EPA's authority over pollution targets in Chesapeake Bay, and a Missouri property developer is being sued after misleading homeowners