Jeffrey Rachlin, owner of OnSite Management Inc. in West Chester, Pennsylvania, was named the winner of the 2023 Ralph Macchio Lifetime Achievement...
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Rachlin Receives Ralph Macchio Lifetime Achievement Award at WWETT Show
Entries Tagged National Association of Wastewater Technicians (NAWT)
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Registration Is Now Open for the 2022 Onsite Wastewater Mega-Conference
Attendee registration is now open for the 2022 Onsite Wastewater Mega-Conference.
Don't miss out on the largest national onsite/decentralized wastewater event of its kind...
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This Arizona Pumping Pro Leans Into Quality Service and a Skilled Team to Succeed
By several measures, the deck was a bit stacked against Chancy Thomas when she took ownership of Quality Pumping, the company her parents,...
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Upcoming Education Sessions: February 2022
NOWRA is pleased to once again be participating at the Water & Wastewater Equipment, Treatment & Transport (WWETT) Show. This year's show...
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If You’re Not Involved in a Trade Association, You’re Missing Out
Name and title or job description: Dave Bartholomew, president
Business name and location: Bartholomew Water Services, Inc., Phoenix, Arizona
Services we offer: Inspection, operation and maintenance of...
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Onsite Wastewater Mega-Conference Registration is Now Open
Attendee and exhibitor registration is now open for the 2021 Onsite Wastewater Mega-Conference.
The 2021 event is being held Oct. 17-20 at the Embassy...
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Industry News - August 2021
Macchio Achievement Award presented to Gary Poborsky
The Macchio Achievment Award was presented to Gary Poborsky at the WEQ Fair in York, Pennsylvania, on...
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Getting the Lowdown on Water Tables While House Hunting
I often receive questions from homeowners about their septic systems. It’s no surprise that they are usually about a specific problem they...
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How Can Pumpers Combat Rising Disposal Fees?
Wanton septage disposal rate increases by cash-strapped municipalities continue to point to an inevitable change in the private wastewater sector: More and...
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The 2020 Onsite Wastewater Mega-Conference Is Going All Virtual
A message from Eric Casey, executive director of the National Onsite Wastewater Recycling Association:
After careful consideration and evaluation, the Mega-Conference partners (NOWRA, Virginia Onsite Wastewater Recycling...
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Quality of Fill Can Make or Break an Onsite System Design
I receive quite a few questions about using soil fill to overcome site limitations. Sometimes these questions come before fill is used, but...
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Tracing Evidence of Nitrates and Bacteria in Groundwater
As reported previously in Pumper, an ongoing study is being conducted in southwestern Wisconsin to test private wells for evidence of contamination....
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It’s OK to Downsize a Little, Say the Owners of Dale Miller & Son
Dale Miller & Son in Fawn Grove, Pennsylvania, started out small, then grew quite a bit for an independent pumping company. These...
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Rules & Regulations - June 2020
A survey by a Michigan nonprofit group found strong public support for more regulation to protect water quality. Survey work was done...
