Entries Tagged Onsite Septic Inspection

The residential housing market has been picking up steam in recent years following the real estate-induced recession that rocked the U.S. almost...

Nestled along the southern shore of Lake Michigan, La Porte County is the first in Indiana to enact an official point-of-sale property...

One major component of onsite system management is providing the ability to assess whether the soil treatment area or drainfield is accepting the...

Due to the complexity of many commercial systems, an operating permit at a local or state level is advisable to be certain...

According to two experts in the decentralized wastewater industry, there is no point in arguing about climate change. It’s here. And they...

Mike Mutchler, co-owner of A-1 Septic Tank Cleaning of Wooster, Ohio, believes in adopting the best technology for the job. However, the...

If a tank is operating properly, solids are retained and take up increasingly more volume. At some time they must be removed....

The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency is working on a rule change that could require that septic tanks be pumped dry prior to...

It’s a time of transition for the Mississippi onsite wastewater industry. While the number of state health department inspectors is being reduced...

Fabric softeners coat our clothes with a subtle layer of slimy chemicals, which is what makes them feel a little softer. Fabric...

Concrete tanks are a standard in the wastewater industry, but when you confront one in the field, how do you know if...

What does the term “remediation” mean to you? It seems to mean something different to many people, including homeowners. Some property owners'...

For an inspection where the expectation is an assessment of the general operation of an aerobic treatment unit, such as for a...

Did you get caught up in the television phenomenon of Breaking Bad, which wrapped up a few years ago? The show about...