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Chlorinating? How to Know if You Are Hitting the Mark
Chlorinating? How to Know if You Are Hitting the Mark
Online Exclusives
April 06, 2016
Proper chlorine testing is a necessary skill when servicing systems providing chlorine disinfection.
What Should You Plant Over the Septic System?
What Should You Plant Over the Septic System?
Editorial
April 05, 2016
Landscape designer Wynn Nielsen shares her top tips for drainfield ground cover and the “badass’’ list of plants homeowners should avoid at all costs.
Small-Business Ownership is Better the Second Time Around
Small-Business Ownership is Better the Second Time Around
Editorial
April 05, 2016
Pennsylvania’s Scott Hess found success and satisfaction in his second venture by involving extended family and focusing on core septic and portable sanitation services.
Make Sure the Septic Tank is Safe and Sound
Make Sure the Septic Tank is Safe and Sound
Editorial
April 04, 2016
Concrete deterioration, abandoned cesspools and homeowner DIY repairs are serious issues for septic system professionals to track and discuss with customers.
Wastewater Contractors and Regulators Make a Strong Team
Wastewater Contractors and Regulators Make a Strong Team
Editorial
April 04, 2016
Nova Scotia’s environmental department jump-started the provincial wastewater trade association and continues to help fund its mission to raise professional industry standards.
Why Test Onsite Systems for Nitrogen?
Why Test Onsite Systems for Nitrogen?
Online Exclusives
March 29, 2016
Denitrification and direct discharging systems need to be tested for nitrogen levels. Here are some pointers.
Rules and Regs: County in New York Mandating Inspection of Private Onsite Systems
Rules and Regs: County in New York Mandating Inspection of Private Onsite Systems
Online Exclusives
March 24, 2016
In this month's regulations update, cesspools are still the cause of debate in Hawaii, and Chautauqua County will inspect all onsite systems near its lakes.
How to Evaluate Septic System pH
How to Evaluate Septic System pH
Online Exclusives
March 22, 2016
Accurately testing pH is a must-have skill when evaluating treatment or when liming septage before land application.
What’s Your Dissolved Oxygen?
What’s Your Dissolved Oxygen?
Online Exclusives
March 15, 2016
When done properly, DO sampling can tell you a lot about the health of an onsite system.
Earth-Moving Challenges Require Reliable Equipment
Earth-Moving Challenges Require Reliable Equipment
Online Exclusives
March 10, 2016
Durable equipment helps Georgia septic crew increase productivity during the busy construction season.
Do-It-Yourself Inspections: Penny-Wise and Pound-Foolish
Do-It-Yourself Inspections: Penny-Wise and Pound-Foolish
Editorial
March 08, 2016
In Washington state, homeowners can watch a 24-minute video and become certified to inspect their own septic system. But is that a smart thing to do?
Onsite Septic Systems and Maintenance
Onsite Septic Systems and Maintenance
Editorial
March 08, 2016
Educate Waterfront Homeowners About Septic System Woes
Educate Waterfront Homeowners About Septic System Woes
Editorial
March 08, 2016
Kentucky program works to identify and address a growing number of problem onsite systems before E. coli works its way downstream.
'Septic Systems Will Take Care of Themselves.' Wrong!
'Septic Systems Will Take Care of Themselves.' Wrong!
Editorial
March 08, 2016
The Answer Man says: Don’t believe everything you read in the papers.
Another View on Hydraulic Load Testing
Online Exclusives
March 08, 2016
Not everyone agrees that HLT is the way to go for a point-of-sale inspection.
SJE-Rhombus Redesigns Control Panel to Include Bluetooth and Mobile App
SJE-Rhombus Redesigns Control Panel to Include Bluetooth and Mobile App
Online Exclusives
March 07, 2016
The Why, When and How of Hydraulic Load Testing
The Why, When and How of Hydraulic Load Testing
Online Exclusives
March 03, 2016
An HLT will answer three basic questions about a system. Here’s what you need to know.
Faced with a Flooded Septic System?
Faced with a Flooded Septic System?
Online Exclusives
March 01, 2016
Floods can wreak havoc on septic systems, but they can often be rescued if the septic professional knows how to minimize the damage.
Rules and Regs: Alberta Requires Training on Updated Onsite Regulations
Rules and Regs: Alberta Requires Training on Updated Onsite Regulations
Online Exclusives
February 23, 2016
In this month's regulations update, an Ohio barge company faces fines from the EPA for Clean Water Act violations, and Alberta will be providing training on new standards for onsite professionals.
Plumbing Pro Solves Big Problem and Wins a Big Customer
Plumbing Pro Solves Big Problem and Wins a Big Customer
Online Exclusives
February 03, 2016

It pays to invest in equipment that solves an issue other plumbers couldn’t handle