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The Towns That Run on 100% Onsite Wastewater Treatment
In communities across the U.S., centralized sewer systems are the norm. But in some towns, an entirely different approach is working —...
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Contractor Relies on the Ease and Wide Range of Plastic Tanks
Kyle Nix prefers plastic septic tanks for many onsite installations in his company’s south central Indiana territory.
Nix, president and chief operating officer...
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Little Room. Lots of Treatment.
Bay Shore Construction took on a job at a 10-unit mobile home park believing it was just a septic tank replacement.
On investigating,...
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On the Forefront
Kyle Nix’s family business is stronger for his leadership of Indiana’s onsite wastewater association. And so is the state’s onsite industry.
Nix, president...
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Abu Dhabi Holds the Guinness World Record for Largest Septic Tank!
Did you know the Guinness World Record for the largest septic tank is held by the city of Abu Dhabi? This massive tank can...
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Meinco Wastewater Solutions Solves Tricky System Install
Opened in 1950, Opera in the Ozarks at Inspiration Point is one of the nation’s foremost training programs for aspiring singers and...
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Repurpose and Retrofit
In-kind donations provide immense support for charitable and nonprofit agencies everywhere. The gift of a septic system, including future maintenance and upgrades,...
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5 Warning Signs of a Failing Septic System Every Installer Should Know
As a professional in the industry, you know the importance of spotting early signs of septic failure before they escalate. Here are...
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Riser Retrofits: Innovative Solutions for Complicated Riser Issues
There are many issues we find with risers that need repair, replacement or modifications.
On a constant basis, we see access covers buried...
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Canadian Septic Overcomes Unforeseen Challenges
Servicing the rotating biological contactor in a 115-lot seasonal recreational vehicle park was inconvenient, as technicians had to cut a hole in...
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Product Spotlight: Secondary Safety Barrier Prevents Falls into Septic Tanks
Onsite systems can be tremendous assets to a property, but they need to be safely secured, especially if young children are around....
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Why You Should Keep Your Septic Tanks Shallow
Recently I was at a continuing education seminar and one of the speakers was a tank manufacturer. His presentation was about how...
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Plastic or Concrete Septic Tanks: Is There One Right Answer?
A common question we are asked by homeowners seeking a second opinion is, “My installer wants to use a plastic septic tank...



















