When it comes to septic systems, a little maintenance goes a long way. Regular pumping might seem like an unnecessary expense, but...
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Regular Pumping vs. Costly Repairs: Maintenance Matters
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Busting Septic System Myths: What Homeowners Get Wrong
When it comes to septic systems and tanks, there are a lot of misconceptions that can lead to costly mistakes. Homeowners often...
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2 Types of Daily Documentation You Can’t Afford to Skip
In a back room of our office, we have a wall of filing cabinets with thousands of files of onsite systems dating...
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Big Job, Tiny Digger: Taking on Septic with a Mini-Excavator
Entry 296314Sometimes, it's not the size of the equipment that matters — it’s how you use it! In a TikTok by @mcateecompany,...
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Have You Seen a Tank This Deep? TikTok Sparks Pumper Talk
Entry 296317TikTok is proving to be a hub for pumpers to share wild stories, and one recent video by @a1septicsystems has users...
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Consider Many Factors Before Diving Into a Pool Project
If you have customers with an existing swimming pool or a new pool or hot tub installation in the planning stage, there...
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Answering Demand for New Septic Systems in the U.S. Southeast
The rapid urbanization of North Carolina is requiring the speedy buildout of septic systems, including an increased emphasis on advanced treatment systems....
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Rules & Regs: Michigan Lawmakers Search for Ways to Implement Statewide Septic Rules
Legislation proposed in the Michigan House and Senate aims to create statewide septic system regulations. Michigan is the only state in the...
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Miscommunication Leads to an Extreme Dig – Someone Hire This Customer!
Entry 296320We've all had those moments where things get lost in translation, but this one takes the cake — or, should we...
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A Biomat Control Plan Will Give System Users Peace of Mind
We continually receive questions about the biomat and how to best control the formation to provide both treatment of septic tank effluent...
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Getting the Grade Right: The Toughest Part of Installing Plastic Tanks
Entry 296326Getting the grade right for tank installations can be a real challenge, especially when it comes to plastic tanks. As @loganallen90...
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Helping Customers Navigate Home Purchases with Septic Systems
As a pumper or installer, you know the ins and outs of septic systems better than anyone. But for your customers, buying...
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A Versatile, User-Friendly Rotary Press
The rotary press from Fournier Industries uses two slowly rotating screens to create a 2-inch-wide channel that the sludge passes through as it...
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Rules and Regs: Virginia Drafts Septic Regulations for Rural Areas
The Virginia Department of Health released draft proposals of septic system regulations intended to address pollution control in rural areas susceptible to...
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Fitting Onsite Systems on Tight Sites
Small lots, lake lots — it’s not always easy to fit an onsite system on a tight lot. In many cases, holding...
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Septic Myths Busted: What You And Your Customers Need to Know
Septic systems are surrounded by myths and misconceptions that can lead to costly mistakes. Let’s set the record straight and bust some...
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Rotary Press Effectively Replaces Drainage Bag System
Problem: Organic Systems & Solutions of Milford, Indiana, processes septage and previously used drainage bags to dewater the material. In addition to the...
