Onsite Systems

It has been estimated that mound systems should perform hydraulically for 25 to 35-plus years. However, some systems do not perform as they...

Failing a septic inspection on Canandaigua Lake in upstate New York is a potential environmental emergency. Often only a retaining wall separates...

A few months ago, I used this space to propose wastewater industry recognition of an educator who goes above and beyond to...

Nestled along the southern shore of Lake Michigan, La Porte County is the first in Indiana to enact an official point-of-sale property...

A reader posed a question about water in the soil and how it moves. He asked: “Is it true that regardless of...

For any given site, the soil loading rate is a function of the soil texture, structure and consistence; wastewater characteristics; and site...

A recent tragedy in North Dakota again highlights the need to properly secure septic tank lids, and is a sad reminder of...

Continental ContiTech adding to Iowa manufacturing center Continental ContiTech announced it is investing about $12 million in its PVC hose business in North...

Quality customer service often involves going above and beyond the call of duty, whether it’s taking the extra time to educate a...

Satellite Industries’ Satellite Portable app Satellite Industries’ Satellite Portable app is designed for operators to calculate how many restrooms to place at special...

It’s a common refrain pumpers hear from the public when it comes to land application of septage — not in my backyard!As...

We are moving into the height of the flying and biting insect season in my part of the world. So I thought...

It’s difficult developing wastewater treatment plans for small- to medium-sized communities, where gravity sewers can be prohibitively expensive and traditional septic systems...

Treatment of sewage relies heavily on biological activity. Many factors affect digestion, including temperature, retention time and pH. Microbial activity doubles every...

Tree roots are like miniature excavators — they'll move anything they can to accomplish their task. In their endless search for water,...

Kenney named Franklin Electric president Franklin Electric appointed Donald Kenney as president, North America Water Systems. He is responsible for all aspects of...

The popular, lightweight Gen-Eye POD video inspection systems from General Pipe Cleaners now offer optional Wi-Fi capability.The optional Wi-Fi transmitter inside the...