Entries Tagged Sara Heger

Hydrogen sulfide problems are most common in wells drilled into acidic bedrock such as shale and sandstone; produced by certain “sulfur bacteria”...

While soil texture describes the percentage of each size class (sand, silt and clay), soil structure is the organization of these individual...

Soil texture refers to the percent of sand, silt and clay in the soil. Most soil descriptions follow the United States Department...

A trash tank is generally installed prior to aerobic treatment units. Some propriety ATUs require one while others do not. The key...

Proper pipe cutting is critical to ensure that a watertight seal is created between pipes and fittings. The following is the recommended procedure...

Using primer and glue is the most common method to join together two pieces of PVC pipe, but there are other connections...

What property owners do around their tanks and pretreatment units and over their soil treatment area can greatly impact the accessibility and...

To ensure a properly functioning soil-based septic system, a suitable vegetative cover must be established. Proper plantings on soil treatment systems will...

Septic tanks allow gravity to separate solids from wastewater as heavier solids settle and fats, grease and lighter solids float. You might...

Fitting and joints are a critical aspect of PVC piping installation. Overlapping joints are used to connect pipe lengths and fittings. Whether...

Septic odors outside a home are particularly annoying when owners are trying to enjoy their property, and at commercial properties odors can...

Occasionally property owners complain about odors from their onsite sewage treatment system. There are several locations within an onsite system where odor...

In winter, spring, summer or fall people are catching and cleaning fish across the U.S. Sometimes at parks and resorts, fish cleaning...

Polyvinyl chloride is the most common pipe material used in onsite wastewater treatment systems. PVC pipe manufacturers must follow accepted standards for...