When George Schooley started Legacy Septic & Excavation four years ago, he wanted to do something that would set him apart from...
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Septic Pumping Directly Affected by Household Water Habits
The Otter Tail Water Management District in Minnesota provided a unique study opportunity for the analysis of household practices and maintenance needs...
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5 Rules for Writing Content on Your Business Website
When potential customers are trying to find an septic professional, they most likely are searching online. They’ll go straight to your company...
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Rules and Regs: Ontario Government Proposes Septic Pumping Requirement
As part of a wide-ranging revision of its building code, the province of Ontario is proposing a stricter rule for the pumping...
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Tips for Securing Drainfield Inspection Ports
To complete this series on installing for management, here are a few recommendations for providing access to the soil treatment or drainfield...
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Solving Septic Tank Access Issues
Over the years I have seen a lot of access problems associated with sewage tanks, including septic, pump and aerobic tanks. As...
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Keep Access Top of Mind During Onsite System Design
Beyond homeowner communication and making the right soil judgments, the next important aspect of planning for system management is providing access to...
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Rules and Regs: Maryland Considers Return of Best-Technology Rule
The state that surrounds most of Chesapeake Bay, where struggles over water quality have occupied public attention for several years, may revive...
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Sizing an Onsite Treatment Area is All About the Soil
A colleague of mine has often said that the most common mistake he has seen around installation of onsite systems is misidentifying...
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Onsite System Management Starts With the Homeowner
There are two aspects to management of onsite systems and they need to go hand in hand.There is the management of the...
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Installing Septic Systems With Management in Mind
When I started working in this industry, it was as a researcher, specifically on the movement of water (effluent) through the soil....
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Effluent Screen Troubleshooting
If a screen requires servicing more frequently than anticipated by design, either the effluent screen or the wastewater characteristics should be evaluated...
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Learn How to Install MBR Systems and Enjoy a More Profitable Future
Unless you’re planning to retire in a short time, membrane bioreactors will almost certainly have a place in your business — probably...
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What to Do if Your Septic Customer is on Dialysis
Dialysis is a treatment for kidney failure that removes waste and extra fluid from the blood using a filter. There are two main types:Hemodialysis...



















