Entries Tagged Sara Heger

America's 78 million-plus dogs collectively deposit 10 million tons of waste per year. That is enough to fill over 268,000 tractor trailers....

There are potentially two or three compartments of an ATU that will need cleaning at some point. With some units these compartments...

An effluent screen requires regular maintenance and must be periodically checked. The need to clean a screen should not be considered an...

In the days of COVID-19 restrictions, many of us are in need of a haircut. Barbers and beauty salons that are smaller...

Across the U.S., there are two common approaches to determine how large a soil treatment area, or STA, should be: soil morphology evaluations,...

Some may think because some homes have a garbage disposal it is OK to just use a toilet to get rid of...

Septic systems can handle small amounts of disinfectants, but with the current health concerns related to COVID-19, there are both existing and...

If an effluent screen seems to need excessive cleaning, it may be that the homeowner has too many solids or chemicals or...

New studies highlight the fact that it is essential for those in the industry to commit to wearing PPE to protect themselves. 1....

If a septic tank is operating properly, solids are retained and take up increasingly more volume. Eventually, they must be removed. If there...

Historically, many different materials have been used to construct septic tanks. Most commonly, septic tanks are constructed using: 1. Polyethylene/polypropylene resin2. Fiberglass-reinforced plastic3....

Onsite sewage system service providers and installers who clean out septic, holding and pump tanks along with aerobic treatment units, and perform...

Potential tank movement after installation is measurable, predictable and preventable. Proper evaluation of the original soil, bedding materials, depth to groundwater, backfill...

In cold climates, insulating a septic tank may be necessary to maintain the internal tank temperatures necessary for active digestion and even...