Onsite Systems

Entry 296296A recent viral video claimed that chemotherapy will completely destroy a septic system, leaving homeowners with a hefty bill. But let’s...

Problem: Watch Hill, Rhode Island, is a beautiful coastal village in the town of Westerly surrounded on three sides by water. Many...

Homeowners might think they know their septic systems, but some myths just won’t go away. Here are five common misconceptions pumpers still...

A colleague of ours sent a couple photographs to illustrate problems or issues he has seen with piping from the outlet of...

In last month’s column, we discussed the many potential system-related issues that should be evaluated during service visits. Now we’ll focus on...

Not every property is a good fit for a traditional septic system. High water tables, poor drainage, and strict environmental rules can...

A reader sent in a question about considerations that should be taken when installing a replacement system over an existing system. The first...

Did you know the Guinness World Record for the largest septic tank is held by the city of Abu Dhabi? This massive...

Michigan remains the only state without statewide septic regulations, as legislators adjourned in 2024 before voting on a proposed septic bill, Planet...

A colleague of ours sent us a photo of the inlet baffle in a septic tank and commented that the baffle design will...

Loading rates aren’t determined at the drop of a hat, well at least they shouldn’t be. They should be based on the...

Let’s break down the daily work of a septic tank, from an insider’s perspective — because who knows it better than pumpers? 1....

Voters in Long Island’s Suffolk County on Nov. 5 approved a proposition aimed at protecting drinking water and waterways. Multiple media reports...

We’ve had a few questions related to hydraulic and organic loading of treatment areas through gravity and pressure distribution systems. We were...

Winter can be tough on septic systems, but a little preparation goes a long way in preventing big problems. Here's a quick...

The onsite industry doesn’t get depicted in the brightest of lights. You know the jokes. What the public doesn’t see is the dedication...

Grinder pump employed for basement bathroom install Problem: A homeowner in the Midwest wanted to add a bathroom to his basement. Due to the...