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The Politics of Onsite System Inspections: Part 4
In this series we’ve examined the relationship between septic system inspectors and installers, noting that the two professions approach a job from...
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Making headlines: Chicago paper says “sewage geeks jacked’’ over BioBarrier system
It’s not often that the intricacies of an onsite system make newspaper headlines. But the Southtown Star in suburban Chicago this week...
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Environmental Sustainability for Your Onsite Business
Today’s leading companies recognize that sustainability is an important part of their business strategy. A company’s sustainability strategy can help increase revenue...
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How to Avoid a Property Boundary War
Land surveying is a pretty black-and-white business. At its simplest definition, a land surveyor’s job is to locate the precise line that...
Editorial
System Repair/Drainfield Rejuvenation
Gravel filter and drip irrigation package keeps owner in homeProblem: A homeowner located in Noblesville, Ind., was dealing with a failed...
Editorial
Ensuring Onsite Professionalism in Alaska
The state marine animal is a whale. Texas would fit within its boundaries – twice. There are 39 mountain ranges, 3 million...
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Supply and Demand
Attending one of the first Pumper & Cleaner Environmental Expos in Nashville, Tenn., was a turning point for Mark Hacker, co-owner of...
Blogs
The desire for clean water is your job security
A couple of things that crossed my desk today are a good reminder that decentralized wastewater system installers will always have a...
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Why Social Media Marketing Matters to Your Business: Tips & Tricks
If you are like most business owners, your email inbox is probably barraged daily with invites for pricey social media marketing seminars...
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Use SepticSmart Week to Educate Homeowners
Proper septic system care and maintenance is vital to protecting public health and preserving valuable water resources. During the first-ever SepticSmart Week,...
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What's that you say? I have a septic system?
When I saw that this week (Sept. 23-27) has been designated as SepticSmart Week by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, I thought...
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How To Respond to Common Homeowner Questions
Whether you install, inspect or pump, you’ve likely run into the some of the same homeowner questions time and again. Your success...
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3 Reasons Not to Miss the Pumper & Cleaner Expo
The 2014 Pumper & Cleaner Environmental Expo will offer something for everyone, whether you’re a regular attendee or making the trip for...
















