Back in January, I wrote about my frustration over the ongoing problem of unsecured septic tank lids and numerous instances of children...
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Education Is the Solution to Securing Septic Tank Lids
Entries Tagged National Association of Wastewater Technicians (NAWT)
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Open Your Eyes and Ears and Network With Industry Experts
In States Snapshot, we talk to a member of a state, provincial or national trade association in the decentralized wastewater industry. This...
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A Tale of Two Onsite System Inspections
In past columns, I have discussed the need for and the use of standard inspection methods for various levels of inspection. Levels...
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Ballooning Fleet Vehicle Insurance Premiums Threaten Pumpers
Insuring your fleet of trucks is one major requirement of operating any wastewater service provider business. Accidents can happen at any time,...
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Rainfall Records Threaten Onsite Systems on Low Ground
Entry 287559We’ve received a few questions recently dealing with issues around high groundwater, drainage and impacts on current septic systems, and designs...
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Don’t Be Afraid to Counsel Customers on Wipes and Wiping
Entry 287596I knew a recent column I wrote about the best toilet paper choice for septic tanks would hit close to home...
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Look for User Error With Failed Pressure Distribution Systems
Entry 287610Over the past few months, I have received a few questions and comments that pertain to pressure distribution systems. I have...
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Making the Most of Your WWETT Show Experience
Entry 287673I've attended the Water & Wastewater Equipment, Treatment & Transport Show (previously the Pumper & Cleaner Environmental Expo) each February for...
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You May Not Please Everyone With a Real Estate Inspection
Entry 287676The past couple of months must be the time for questions about time-of-sale real estate inspections. I have always said these...
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Six Tips to Retain Your Top Workers
Entry 287710Savvy employers know it’s easier to retain good employees than to replace them. What is your pumping company doing to keep...
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Working in Colorado Can Be a Real Blast
Entry 287722Name and title or job description: Seamus Doone
Business name and location: Doone Brothers Sewer and Septic Services, operating out of Lakewood...
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Sewage Is Coming Back Into the House. What Now?
Entry 287815Recently I had a reader ask what he should inspect when there is a tank backup. I took this question to...
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What’s the Best Toilet Paper for Septic Systems?
For some folks, the brand and type of toilet paper to use is an intensely personal choice. When something comes between the...
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How Does Drip Irrigation Treat Septic Tank Effluent?
A reader recently asked how drip irrigation systems operate to treat septic tank effluent. In general, a drip irrigation system is nothing...
