Following a column about sequential distribution a few months ago, I have received some comments and questions about installation and operation of...
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Save the Date for Precast Days at Wieser Concrete
Wieser Concrete is hosting Precast Days, presented by the National Precast Concrete Association, to provide a unique educational opportunity to local students,...
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How to Improve Your Team’s Listening Skills
Listening is a crucial skill for anyone who works in a customer-facing position, whether they’re receptionists, sales reps, field technicians or managers....
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Tips to Using Constructed Wetlands in a Northern Climate
In the past few months, I have had a couple questions about the viability of constructed wetlands to treat septic tank effluent...
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Tips for Training Non-English Speaking Employees
Right now, we’re in the middle of a labor shortage. With more jobs than workers, companies are increasingly willing to hire anyone...
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An Aging Workforce Remains Our Biggest Challenge
Name and title or job description: Todd Stair, vice president. I wear all hats — master plumber restricted, soil tester, septage operator, customer...
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Pumping Should Be Required for Thorough System Inspections
About a year ago I wrote about troubleshooting some problems with system backups and mentioned it was important to periodically inspect and...
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Landscaping Tips for Over and Around the Septic System
When Scott Chase was approached by a master gardeners group to present a program on landscaping over septic system drainfields, his first...
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Texas Wastewater Pros Seek Effective Balance of Industry Regulations
Name and title or job description: Vonda (Sissy) Bob, chief financial officer and office administrator
Business name and location: South Texas Aerobics, Caldwell, Texas
Services we offer: Pumping,...
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Pumping Lessons Help Customers Understand the Need for Maintenance
The importance of educating customers about the need for regular maintenance and pumping of their septic systems can’t be overstated, according to...
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Common Sense Is a Rare and Valuable Commodity in Wastewater Regulations
Name and title or job description: Joe Karthein, owner
Business name and location: Sentinel Excavating, Balfour, British Columbia.
Services we offer: We are primarily focused on installation...
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You Open the Tank and There’s No Sludge or Scum. What’s Next?
Recently a reader commented he was seeing numerous septic tanks lacking distinct layers of sludge and floating scum. The time frame coincided...
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O&M Is Critical With Pressure Distribution Systems
Recent questions about pressure distribution systems include: What are some of the operation and maintenance issues? And, what should we look for...
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Biomat Evidence in a Pressure Distribution System. What Does It Mean?
I recently addressed biomat development and its importance in treating septic tank effluent. In gravity distribution systems, the biomat distributes effluent across...
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Exploring the Impact of Septic Systems on a Coastal Community
The Outer Banks region of coastal North Carolina has seen increased flooding and more intense storms in recent years. A related concern...
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Let’s Probe the Outer Limits of Biomat Benefits
Recently, a reader in Canada asked about the beneficial characteristics of the biomat. He had read some articles or fact sheets where...
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Widespread Use of Drip Systems Will Help Kentucky
Name and title or job description: Buddy Wilson, environmental health directorGovernment office and location: Montgomery County Health Department, Mount Sterling, KentuckyServices we...