Helping her then-husband study for his medical exams sparked Dawn Long’s interest in things scientific and channeled her natural curiosity into the field of research. Today, as co-owner of American Septic Service in Sierra Vista, Ariz., Long is recognized as a pumper who studies septic tanks, concrete corrosion and drain flies.
She has presented papers at the Southwest Onsite Wastewater Conference, the National Onsite Wastewater Recycling Association Conference, and at the National Association of Wastewater Transporters pumper and inspector training sessions. Her seminars have educated Realtors and homeowner associations and were part of the Water Wise program for the University of
