The COVID pandemic prompted numerous opportunistic contractors with push cameras but no training or qualifications
Many countries ban bathroom tissue in the septic tank and utilize the bidet as an alternative to wiping
Three counties in New York’s Lake Erie region band together to promote pumping and onsite inspections
Important measures you take as a system installer or maintainer can prevent the disaster caused by a buoyant septic tank
Also in this month’s update, South Carolina conservation groups push for temporary ban of septic tank permit approvals
Careful planning with architects, engineers and designers is critical to making sure tricky systems in rocky soil remain profitable for the installer
Use the EPA's materials to promote your company and educate homeowners during SepticSmart Week and beyond
Effective core sampling sets the stage for proper septic tank maintenance
Also in this month’s update, the Minnesota Court of Appeals sides with Amish in graywater dispute
Keeping the trenches shallow allows the trench bottom to be located above the required separation distance from a limiting soil layer
We review the array of wastewater measurement tools for the septic tank and the correct way to use them
In a tight job market for skilled trades, it’s critical to find young talent and take care of your team
Check out the latest product offerings for the pumping industry
Drawing onsite system plans and site plans for soil tests can be time-consuming, but new technologies are helping streamline the process
Also in this month’s update, the owner of an onsite company in Oklahoma was sentenced for the murder of his employee
To properly size a pump so that it lasts as long as possible, the installer must know two things: gallons per minute and total dynamic head
Through the years, best practices have changed for protecting aggregate