Travis Gemmell doesn’t simply accept claims that an onsite system needs replacement.
He and his team of nine at Walnut Grove Excavating often...
Public Outreach Articles
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Hawaii's Cesspool Conundrum: A Silent Threat to Paradise
Hawaii is the state with the most cesspools per capita in the country. It is known for its stunning landscapes and pristine...
Editorial
Island Life in the Pacific Northwest Creates Wastewater Challenges
In Snapshot, we talk to a member of a state, provincial or national trade association in the decentralized wastewater industry. This time...
Editorial
North Carolina Volunteer Installers Help With St. Jude’s Fundraiser
When the opportunity came to volunteer his help to help sick children, Chris Stevens took it.
Stevens owns Stevens Septic Service Inc., of...
Editorial
Class Is in Session … For Your Customers
Sometimes onsite installers get so caught up in obtaining continuing education credits for their crews and efforts to learn new treatment technologies...
Editorial
Pam’s Promise Home Requires System Upgrade; IOWPA Delivers
Pam’s Promise, a women’s housing facility in Crawfordsville, Indiana, was in need of a new onsite system for one of its buildings,...
Editorial
Inspections, Repairs and New Onsite Systems Drive Jon and Gale Houseknect’s Growing Business
When Jon and Gale Houseknecht bought a stagnant pumping business in 1995, they set about streamlining it for a new world.
They disposed...
Editorial
Yikes! My Vacation Renters Are Abusing the Septic System
According to the AirDNA website, the U.S. short-term rental supply hit record highs in 2022. That means more of your customers may...
Online Exclusives
How Helping a Reporter Out Can Help Your Business
As a business owner, you know your stuff. You have to. But are you using that expertise and knowledge to get eyes...
Editorial
Septic Tank Myths Linger
Every so often we have homeowners or even septic professionals ask us what needs to be done to enhance or improve bacterial...
Editorial
Alabama Installers Build a Supplementary Onsite System for Nonprofit Group
Each year, the Alabama Onsite Wastewater Association picks several projects as part of its Helping Hands Across Alabama to donate new septic...
Editorial
She Paid for Sewer Service For 14 Years … Then Found Her Septic Tank
If anyone tries to argue the big pipe municipal wastewater system is superior to an onsite system, tell them about Carla Shields...
Editorial
Industry News - July 2022
ADS acquires CultecAdvanced Drainage Systems announced it has acquired Cultec, family-owned plastic stormwater and septic chamber company headquartered in Brookfield, Connecticut. Cultec’s...
Editorial
Rules and Regs: June 2022
The state of Washington is nearing adoption of new risk-based rules governing nonpotable onsite water systems. The rules would apply to multifamily,...

















