A federal judge ordered a temporary stop to the installation of new septic tanks in the North Indian River Lagoon Watershed in...
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Rules and Regs: Septic Restrictions Aimed to Protect Florida’s Manatees
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Rules and Regs: Nonprofit Offers Septic Grants to Rural and Minority Communities
North Carolina-based nonprofit, Water Well Trust, accepted a $3 million grant from the USDA Decentralized Water Systems program to distribute to rural...
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Installer Calls for More Tech in Onsite Systems
Name and title or job description: Kyle Nix, president and co-ownerBusiness name and location: S&M Nix Enterprises, Depauw, IndianaServices we offer: Septic...
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Anticipating Safety Inspections
Nick Steiner had his first experience with an OSHA intervention many years ago while working as a shop floor employee. Since then,...
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Working to Improve New York Waterways
Voters in Long Island’s Suffolk County on Nov. 5 approved a proposition aimed at protecting drinking water and waterways. Multiple media reports...
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How One Colorado Pumper Makes It in the Mountains
Name and title or job description: Scott Search, owner
Business name and location: Search Septic, Bailey, ColoradoServices we offer: We do septic pumping,...
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Rules and Regs: New Laws for New Hampshire Waterfront Property
New Hampshire on Sept. 1, 2024, adopted new laws regarding waterfront septic systems. The Laconia Daily Sun reported that environmental professionals and...
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Small Crew, Big Service
Name and title or job description: Marcus J. Caplin, ownerBusiness name and location: MJC Septic Services, Ostrander, OhioServices we offer: Most of...
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Providing a Full Evaluation
The general recommendation for most septic systems is to have the tank pumped and cleaned every three to five years. While this...
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Consider Many Factors Before Diving Into a Pool Project
If you have customers with an existing swimming pool or a new pool or hot tub installation in the planning stage, there...
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Rules & Regs: Michigan Lawmakers Search for Ways to Implement Statewide Septic Rules
Legislation proposed in the Michigan House and Senate aims to create statewide septic system regulations. Michigan is the only state in the...
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A Daily Bag for Troubleshooting: The Must-Have Tools
Troubleshooting issues for onsite systems is something we do a lot. There are some days where I spend all day meeting with...
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Rules & Regs: Septic System Overuse Discussed in Wilmington, New York
Changes to Wilmington, New York’s land use code regarding short-term rentals are being considered, reported the Lake Placid News.
Section 3J requires a...
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Here’s How You Modernize a Nearly 50-Year-Old Pumping Business
Most people don’t take on an entirely new career upon retirement. But 70-year-old Bill Robinson isn’t like most people. Robinson worked as...
