Entries Tagged Onsite Installation

Jason Spangle successfully pivoted from a career as an elementary school teacher to the owner of a growing pumping company

“If this industry is truly about protecting the environment, why do we have to wait so long to put in technology that allows us to clean things up to the clean water standards?"

A son and daughter return to Ohio-based Tidy Tim’s to provide enthusiasm and a forward-thinking approach to a successful family business

Important measures you take as a system installer or maintainer can prevent the disaster caused by a buoyant septic tank

This veteran of 57 years in the onsite industry sees a day when a magic box in the backyard will recycle all your wastewater

There are many advantages to gravelless systems, but they need to be installed with care

Don’t even start up your excavation equipment if the work site has been doused with water. Wait for drier weather.

Stricter statewide regulations are necessary to build onsite systems that last a long time and reduce pollution.

The authors didn't like what they saw when they witnessed an installer’s poor job with silt fencing

Charlie Kristman has owned his installing and pumping company for more than 40 years. He succeeds with a strong work ethic and a love of his profession.

Tell homeowners about proper maintenance — and preach getting rid of garbage disposals.

Onsite system installers face greater scrutiny where sediment can have an environmental impact on sensitive wetlands

High-stepping Dwayne Crocker preaches professionalism and hard work through involvement in the Georgia Onsite Wastewater Association.