It’s a time of transition for the Mississippi onsite wastewater industry. While the number of state health department inspectors is being reduced...
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New Online Vacuum Truck Training Course Now Available
The Vacuum Truck Technician training course is targeted at those who own or operate a vacuum truck used to clean septic tanks,...
Online Exclusives
Alternative Technologies Workshop Offered for New England Pumpers
The New England Onsite Wastewater Training Program at the University of Rhode Island is presenting a course designed specifically for septage haulers,...
Online Exclusives
Homeowner Education is Critical During a System Repair
Depending on why a system needs to be repaired, there are many areas where the property owner may need some extra education...
Online Exclusives
Septic Care: Warning Customers About Fabric Softeners
Fabric softeners coat our clothes with a subtle layer of slimy chemicals, which is what makes them feel a little softer. Fabric...
Online Exclusives
Rules and Regs: Land Application Ban Holds in Florida
Despite efforts by the onsite industry to delay or overturn it, a ban on land application of septage in Florida goes into...
Online Exclusives
Septic Care: Explaining the Effects of Detergents
Explaining to customers why their ATU looks like the photo at right takes patience. Here’s some background info to help you out.Dishwashing...
Online Exclusives
How to Evaluate an Onsite System for Remediation
What does the term “remediation” mean to you? It seems to mean something different to many people, including homeowners. Some property owners'...
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ATU Inspection in 3 Easy Steps
For an inspection where the expectation is an assessment of the general operation of an aerobic treatment unit, such as for a...
Editorial
Beware of Stumbling Into a Meth Lab
Did you get caught up in the television phenomenon of Breaking Bad, which wrapped up a few years ago? The show about...
Editorial
EPA Clean Water Act Changes Remain in Limbo
Congressional attempt to block the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s revisions to the Clean Water Act has failed. President Barack Obama vetoed proposed...
Editorial
Stiffer Regulation Aids Onsite Industry Professionalism
You used to be able to get an installer license in Illinois by simply writing a check. Requiring an exam and continuing...
Editorial
NAWT Conducts Training, Holds National Meetings at the 2016 WWETT Show
Vacuum truck training courseThe National Association of Wastewater Technicians conducted a vacuum truck training course at the 2016 WWETT Show in Indianapolis....
Online Exclusives
Rules and Regs: Minnesota Agency Proposing to Ban the “Flushable” Label on Wipes Products
The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency has proposed a ban on labeling wipes as being flushable or safe for septic or sewer systems....
Online Exclusives
2016 Onsite Wastewater Mega-Conference: Call for Papers
NOWRA, NAWT (National Association of Wastewater Technicians) and FOWA (Florida Onsite Wastewater Association) are partnering to host the 2016 Onsite Wastewater Mega-Conference this...
Editorial
Rhode Island Continues Effort to Shut Down Remaining Cesspools
Removing existing cesspools from service after a property is sold is among the changes to onsite wastewater rules to be considered in...
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Wastewater Association Planning Many Training Seminars
2016 NOWRA Mega ConferenceThe National Association of Wastewater Technicians (NAWT) will conduct a sequence of seminar tracks regarding each technology at the...







