A recent study of onsite septic systems in southwestern Wisconsin is shining a light on the importance of proper maintenance, backing up...
Entries Tagged Onsite Septic Inspection
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Cameras and Locators Help Perfect Inspection Process for New Hampshire Pumper
Maznek Septic Service does a brisk business in septic system evaluations for home sales. Both owner Larry Maznek and team member Trace...
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Opportunity Knocks as More Customers Seek Detailed Septic Inspections
Septic system inspections don’t contribute much to the annual revenue at Ken Allen’s Septic in Presque Isle, Maine. But owner Caston Lovely...
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New Hampshire septage processor caught in budding PFAS problem
Biological Recycling Co., a New Hampshire company that processes septage and spreads sludge on fields, has been notified by the state that...
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Pumpers Offer 3 Tips for Building Better Professional Relationships
It’s difficult to overstate the importance of networking in the business world, and that logic certainly carries over into the onsite septic...
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Supreme Court to Address Groundwater Pollution Case With Potential Wastewater Industry Implications
A case coming before the U.S. Supreme Court this year will look at a critical issue for people who deal with wastewater....
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Today’s McMansions Are Flush With Bathrooms
Entry 288473A few stories I’ve read recently remind me of the challenges pumpers and onsite system inspectors face today and how, in...
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Florida’s Governor, Legislature Push for Onsite System Oversight, Periodic Inspections.
New Florida governor Ron DeSantis made recent water policy announcements.
During a trip around the state, DeSantis announced a multipoint executive order to...
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Florida Legislature revisits onsite inspection requirement
A new state Legislature is in office in Florida, and one of the early bills introduced in Tallahassee would establish inspection standards...
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Federal Farm Bill Includes Funding for Rural Onsite System Upgrades
When President Donald Trump signed the 2018 Farm Bill in late December, it included a present for onsite installers. A few paragraphs...
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Septic Tanks Can Hold Dangerous Levels of Chemo Drugs
Editor’s note: This article is a follow-up to "Could Your Septic Job Make You Sick?" It is also related to "The Problem With...
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Progress Is Slow for New Michigan Septic Code Bills
Last year, two bills were introduced into the Michigan Legislature with the intent of establishing a statewide code for onsite wastewater systems....
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Benny and Christiane Karnes Provide Peace of Mind for Their Customers
California wine country has rolling hills, clear air and plenty of sunshine. If you’re in the septic and onsite inspection service business,...
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New York County continues to study bacteria found on Long Island Beach.
After several years of investigations into the cause of high bacteria levels at a Long Island (New York) beach, the Nassau County...













