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According to the Manual of Septic Tank Practices (1957/1967), “A soil absorption field consists of a field of 12-inch lengths of 4-inch agricultural drain...
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5 Considerations if You’re on the Fence About Electric Equipment
With diesel prices over $5 per gallon in the United States, you might be wondering if an electric-powered machine could reduce your...
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How to Calculate Media Volume for Onsite System Installations
It’s important to know how to properly estimate the amount of media needed on an onsite system installation job site. Excessive volumes...
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How Being Too Busy Can Be Bad Business
Having a busy business schedule is often seen as a badge of success. According to a study conducted by the Journal of Consumer...
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Why Positive Leaders Run Better Crews
Much in the world often seems out of our control.
We experience rapid change, political and economic uncertainty, employee shifts and the war...
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Reduce Drainfield Size With This Passive Treatment System
When replacing septic systems for older homes, the Rotti and Son installation company often needs compact drainfield solutions.
In many such cases the...
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A Look at 5 Game-Changing Excavator Technologies
While technology has been enhancing excavator performance for more than a decade, end-user demand for certain features has accelerated in the past...
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6 Ways to Polish a Tarnished Reputation as an Employer
Entry 285840Employer branding is the external perception of what it’s like to work at your company. It has always existed in some...
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These Texas Pumpers Take Pride In Helping Their Community
When millennials Frank and Jackie Mendieta started Cisco Septic Service in 2017 in Adkins, Texas, they didn’t hesitate to use social media to connect...
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Calculating Costs for an Installation Job Bid
After a thorough evaluation of the system, the next step in the planning process is developing a bid for the installation.
Keep in...
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Reverse Osmosis and Septic Systems
Reverse osmosis (RO) has become a common method for the treatment of household water supplies. It can potentially impact septic systems so...
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Staying Hydrated on the Job Site in the Summer Months
In physically demanding jobs, hydration is essential to not only worker productivity but also safety. This is especially true in the summer...
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Choosing the Right Lubricant for Your Heavy Equipment
When we talk about lubricants, most of us immediately think of engine oil, so let’s start our discussion there. Increasingly stringent emissions...
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How to Conduct a Site Review for an Onsite System Installation
The second major step in the planning process for an onsite system is to conduct a site review after the design has...




















