Concrete Deterioration Articles

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Online Exclusives

Troubleshooting: Excessive Corrosion Around the Outlet Baffle

Chemicals Impacting Septic System Health and An Update on MIC

Online Exclusives

Chemicals Impacting Septic System Health and An Update on MIC

November 22, 2016

Wastewater Industry Seeks Solutions to Septic Tank Corrosion Caused by Hydrogen Sulfide

Wastewater Industry Seeks Solutions to Septic Tank Corrosion Caused by Hydrogen Sulfide

The wastewater industry is looking for ways to conquer the corrosive gas that seems to be eating away at more and more concrete tanks and components.

December 05, 2013

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Online Exclusives

Troubleshooting: Structural Integrity of the Septic Tank

February 19, 2013

Older Concrete Septic Tanks Often Don’t Show Deterioration

Older Concrete Septic Tanks Often Don’t Show Deterioration

January 05, 2012

Tank Deterioration, Part 2

Tank Deterioration, Part 2

With readers’ help, maybe we’re getting closer to explaining why some concrete septic tanks are having issues

Tank Deterioration a Hot Topic

Tank Deterioration a Hot Topic

Readers weigh in on reported problems with concrete damage caused by hydrogen sulfide gas buildup

Upon Further Review

Upon Further Review

Septic sleuth Dawn Long’s documentation of tank conditions is helping the industry better understand system failures