The 1,700 gpd mound system serving a humane society in Bristol, Indiana, was failing. The owners hired Stuart Meade, proprietor of Meade...
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Septic System Helps Animals in Need
Polylok, Inc. Articles
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Product Focus: Septic Tanks and Components
Septic Tanks
Front Range Precast Concrete Full Monty
The Full Monty from Front Range Precast Concrete is a fully equipped three-compartment concrete tank, featuring either...
Editorial
Setbacks and Delays for Big Florida Septic Install
Tampa Electric (TECO) serves about 2,000 square miles in West Central Florida including nearly 1 million customers. In March 2023, TECO asked...
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Product Focus: Large Scale and Commercial Treatment Systems
Aerobic Treatment
BioMicrobics HighStrengthFASTThe HighStrengthFAST wastewater treatment system from BioMicrobics is a robust and simple aerobic treatment system utilizing submerged, fixed-film activated sludge...
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Acres of Greenhouse Means Massive Septic System
A commercial greenhouse was expanding its vegetable production on the 92-acre site in Delta, British Columbia. The new greenhouse would cover 24...
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Product Focus: Distribution Equipment and Systems
Distribution Equipment and Systems
Front Range Precast Concrete Auto-Siphon
In use since some of the first plumbing systems in history, the Auto-Siphon is just as...
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On the Forefront
Kyle Nix’s family business is stronger for his leadership of Indiana’s onsite wastewater association. And so is the state’s onsite industry.
Nix, president...
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Product Focus: Drainfield Media and Design
Drainfield Components
Polylok 24-inch Rhino Distribution BoxThe Polylok 24-inch Rhino Distribution Box has 10 potential openings to suit any drainfield application. Polylok’s 24-inch...
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Pivoting for Profit
The more work Jesse Bradley did on onsite systems, the more he wanted to learn about them. He saw the potential business...
Retrofit Parts Extend the Useful Life of Septic Tank
After pumping a 41-year-old septic tank, a pumper had observed that there was no inlet or outlet baffle in this old single-compartment...
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Product Focus: System Maintenance
Hand Tools
T&T Tools Mighty ProbeThe Mighty Probe from T&T Tools has a 3/8-inch hex rod (approximately 20% stiffer than a round rod)...
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Potato Problems for Grocery Store Septic System
A store owner in Goshen, Indiana, wanted to open another discount grocery store with a delicatessen. The Dented Can grocery store would...
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Canadian Septic Overcomes Unforeseen Challenges
Servicing the rotating biological contactor in a 115-lot seasonal recreational vehicle park was inconvenient, as technicians had to cut a hole in...
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Product Focus: System Repair, Drainfield Rejuvenation
ATUs
BioMicrobics RetroFAST
The BioMicrobics RetroFAST septic system is small enough to be inserted directly into a new or existing septic tank through a...
