Entries Tagged Sara Heger

Many residential households use water softeners to remove hardness from water. Water softening can have benefits including extending the life of appliances,...

Water softening is the term generally used for removing calcium and magnesium by ion exchange using salt. Ion exchange is by far...

Methamphetamine, commonly referred to as meth, is a toxic and highly addictive drug that is made in makeshift labs. It is also...

A clean-out is important for all systems. Installing a clean-out at the wall outside the home or business is a good idea...

Chloride levels in Minnesota surface water and groundwater resources are increasing, and maximizing efficiency of commercial water softening can reduce chloride discharge...

Pressure or uniform distribution of effluent is the optimum method to spread wastewater out to gain the best treatment from soil treatment...

Slaughterhouse wastewater is not covered under most state septic regulations, as septic system sizing is based on research of typical flows and...

Editor’s note: This article is a direct follow-up to "Could Your Septic Job Make You Sick?" It is also related to "The Problem...

Chloride levels in many surface waters are increasing and pose an emerging environmental concern since elevated chloride levels are harmful to aquatic...

If you have a customer who would like to open up a spa or is already offering spa services and is served...

Timed dosing configurations include an adjustable timer that controls pump rest interval and runtime to spread out the application of wastewater over...

The first priority when dealing with the aftermath of flooding or a large sewage backup is your customer’s safety. There is an important...

All wastewater will contain fecal coliforms. These bacteria are present in the intestines of all warm-blooded animals, including humans. Although they are...

In cold climates, many residences are seasonal. Shutting down a septic system for the winter is a vital task for seasonal homeowners...