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Massachusetts Test Center Looks for Practical Wastewater Reuse Solutions
Hydroponics could provide an efficient way to take advantage of nutrients from decentralized wastewater systems
Education/Training Articles
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Pay Attention to These Drop Box Details
Effective sequential distribution relies on careful planning and execution of pipe layout.
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Arranging a Marriage in the Wastewater Industry
A partnership developed with the appropriate planning brings the right people together working for the success of a small business.
Editorial
Is It Time to Take the Shovel Out of Your Customers’ Hands?
A tragedy in Michigan makes me question the wisdom of allowing homeowners to become part of the septic service process.
Editorial
They Did What? Coping With Customers Who Behave Badly
Your company will benefit when you carefully steer septic service or portable sanitation clients toward actions that help you provide better service.
Editorial
What’s the Secret to Hiring and Keeping Good Workers?
Pumping waste is demanding work. Make your pay and benefits package match the effort required and win big on the labor front!
Editorial
Innovation Will Make Decentralized Wastewater Treatment a Top Choice for Homeowners
When septic systems are built right and maintained properly, there should be no need to look to the big pipe, says a Washington On-Site Sewage Association member.
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Tips to Using Constructed Wetlands in a Northern Climate
Natural filtering of effluent can be an effective step in the treatment train with proper monitoring and maintenance.
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How to Future Proof Your Business
Editorial
Designer Certification Ensures Quality Onsite Systems for Homeowners
It’s still slow going, but Saskatchewan is moving toward better system design requirements.
Editorial
The Sieve That Will Save Your Customer’s Onsite System
Effluent screens are the necessary last line of defense against a plugged drainfield and costly system repairs.
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A Deeper Dive Into QuickBooks Unlocks Many Accounting Advantages
Most small businesses are utilizing improved accounting software tools, but fail to derive all of their benefits.
Editorial
Have You Been ‘Ghosted’ by a New Employee?
Pumpers say it’s hard to find good workers for the wastewater industry. So it’s doubly frustrating when they just don’t show up for their first day of work.
Editorial
They Didn’t Pay, So We Dumped It Back in the Tank!
What’s the outcome when the unthinkable response to a non-payer becomes reality? Hint: There’s no happy ending.
