Entries Tagged Sara Heger

Throughout the U.S., wastewater effluent is chlorinated to kill pathogens and then dechlorinated before discharge. Knowing how to test the levels for...

There are several reasons you may be testing the ammonia (NH3) or nitrate (NO3) in a septic system.1. Direct-discharging system - If...

pH is a term used to describe the relative amount of acidity or basicity in the wastewater. Low pH values indicate a...

Troubleshooting a septic tank? Is the ATU or a media filter working properly? Checking the dissolved oxygen is key to diagnosing performance.Dissolved...

Keeping track of increasing — and more stringent — regulations for onsite septic installations and inspections and septic pumping can be difficult....