Entries Tagged Homeowner Education

Over 82 percent of U.S. households have a clothes washer, which means there are about 93 million residential units in use. Washers...

On Monday, September 19, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency – in conjunction with federal, state and local government and private sector partners – will...

The problem with many toilet cleaners is they contain corrosive ingredients: sulfates, sodium hydroxide, sodium hypochlorite (bleach) or phosphoric acid. Also, toilet...

Antibacterial soaps and wipes are now used by 75 percent of American households, according to a recent report. Products designed to kill...

Septic systems rely on natural bacteria to treat wastewater. Harsh chemicals used in many drain cleaners kill the essential bacteria needed by...

When a septic system is being repaired or remediated, it is wise for the septic professional to thoroughly understand why the last...

Depending on why a system needs to be repaired, there are many areas where the property owner may need some extra education...

Explaining to customers why their ATU looks like the photo at right takes patience. Here’s some background info to help you out.Dishwashing...

What does the term “remediation” mean to you? It seems to mean something different to many people, including homeowners. Some property owners'...

There are many ways you can make your pumping business better, but I narrowed that list down to three things to focus...

A decade on the other side of losing its owner and primary operator, Mark Southwick, A 1st Rate Pumping Service continues to...

Early in its existence, A 1st Rate Pumping Service became a go-to company known for its industry savvy and expertise. As professional...

I’m pretty handy around the house. I’ll swap out the sump pump in the basement. I have a table saw and use...

Welcome to the third annual SepticSmart Week, an outreach initiative supported by the EPA, which runs Sept. 21-25. The goal of SepticSmart...