Entries Tagged Sara Heger

Currently, there are two small-flow membrane bioreactors actively marketed for U.S. residential septic system applications: Bio-Microbics BioBarrier and the BUSSE GT system. These membrane...

When you are dealing with small lots, one option that may be considered is using the current location of a soil treatment...

The federal biosolids rule is contained in 40 CFR Part 503 and is a major focus of the Resource Conservation and Recovery...

Adult foster homes provide assisted-living services — including nursing and 24/7 care — for individuals requiring special medical and behavioral needs. Wastewater...

Formaldehyde (FA) is still the most widely used chemical in recreational vehicles, although its use is decreasing. It is typically mixed with...

The Otter Tail Water Management District in Minnesota provided a unique study opportunity for the analysis of household practices and maintenance needs...

Sump, grinder and ejector pumps in the basement are used for two different types of pump applications: clean water or wastewater. Sump...

It has been estimated that mound systems should perform hydraulically for 25 to 35-plus years. However, some systems do not perform as they...

Across the U.S., state and local codes vary in how much separation is required below the infiltrative surface to the limiting condition...

For any given site, the soil loading rate is a function of the soil texture, structure and consistence; wastewater characteristics; and site...

There are two types of membranes an onsite professional may run into: reverse osmosis and membrane bioreactors. Although the process is similar...

Treatment of sewage relies heavily on biological activity. Many factors affect digestion, including temperature, retention time and pH. Microbial activity doubles every...

If a screen requires servicing more frequently than anticipated by design, either the effluent screen or the wastewater characteristics should be evaluated...

The effluent that leaves the septic tank comes from the clear zone to minimize the solids loading on the downstream components of...