Entries Tagged Onsite Septic Inspection

A battle has been brewing for some time in Indiana over whether communities of Amish people can build their own septic systems...

Authorities in Ruskin, Florida, were concerned with a backyard depression this week, fearing it was a dangerous sinkhole like the one in...

When the tank is opened the proper liquid level for the tank is at the invert of the outlet pipe. If the...

Two onsite wastewater professionals have been accused of being involved in a septic tank bribery scheme in Baton Rouge, La. They have...

Officials in lower Michigan’s Atlas Township, near Flint, Mich., are blaming high sodium levels in a community septic system on water softener...

One concern service providers have when troubleshooting a system is whether the septic tank or holding tanks are structurally sound and in...

When opening the septic tank, carefully inspect the lids and covers for any damage and structural integrity. If concrete lids are cracked...

This article continues the series of discussions on troubleshooting systems from the perspective of a service provider. Even though this seems like...

Excavating NJ Inc., an excavating company for septic systems installations, septic inspections, septic repair, is supporting the American Red Cross to help Hurricane Sandy disaster victims. Located in...

When it comes to education, nothing is better than no-cost training, right? The Oklahoma Environmental Training Center at Rose State College in...

QUESTION: What factors determine maintenance or service frequency?ANSWER: During the Pumper and Cleaner Environmental Expo International last year, I moderated a roundtable...

Sometimes there can be misunderstandings on how to maintain your National Association of Wastewater Technicians recertification when it comes to continuing education,...

Homeowners not afraid to get their hands a little dirty may soon get the opportunity to do just that—by inspecting their own...

Before locating and troubleshooting begins, there are some actions a service provider should take when arriving at a site. Have all of...