Over the spring and summer, we received more than the usual number of questions, comments and examples regarding questionable installing practices. All...
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Rules and Regs: California Considers New Rules for Winery Wastewater
The California State Water Resources Control Board is working on an update to its winery wastewater rules. The order would affect more...
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I Need a New Septic System? Bring It On!
How often do you have someone call your office and the conversation starts out like this:
“I bought a house recently and I’m...
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Focus on Safety: Federal and State OSHA Standards
Section 18 of the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970 encourages states to develop and operate their own job safety and...
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Focus on Safety: Installers Need to Make Safety a Priority
Every person on a job site is responsible not only for his or her own safety, but also the safety of those...
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Owner Stays Hands-on in the Field as Team’s ‘Tech Support’
Brian Wakefield, owner of B&J Wakefield Services in Waxahachie, Texas, has been installing septic systems since about 2005 in response to customer...
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Installing Baffles and Screens Correctly to Retain Solids
Septic tanks are designed to retain solids that accumulate over time. Some of these solids are byproducts of the waste treatment process,...
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Ensuring Proper Septic Tank Access for Future System Maintenance
Tanks must be reasonably accessible to facilitate inspection and maintenance activities after installation is complete.
Before the tank is covered, take photos related...
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Proper Backfill for Septic Tanks
After a septic tank is set, it must be appropriately backfilled. All tanks should be backfilled with successive tamped “lifts” or depth...
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Tips for Excavating and Setting Septic Tanks
Potential tank movement after installation is measurable, predictable and preventable. Proper evaluation of the original soil, bedding materials, depth to groundwater, backfill...
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In Your Words Part 2: Advice and Stories from 2019’s Featured Installers
This industry is filled with hardworking, talented individuals who are proud of our industry, and we enjoy sharing their work with you.
Every...
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2019 In Photos: Installers in the Field
Billy Olmstead from Olmstead Contracting steadies the chute as concrete is delivered to form the divider wall in the pump/equalization chamber.Every month...
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The Most-Read Articles of 2019
As the end of the year approaches, here’s a recap of the top stories on www.onsiteinstaller.com. If you missed any of these,...
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A Drainfield Solution for Small Lots
In south-central North Carolina, space for drainfields on rural lots is often limited. That’s especially true of properties on Lake Norman, just...



















