Neither iron nor manganese in water present a health hazard. However, their presence in water may cause taste, staining and accumulation problems in...
Entries Tagged Onsite Septic System
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Rules and Regs: ‘Get Pumped!’ Campaign Promotes Septic Care on Long Island
More than 30 communities and organizations on Long Island are launching a public campaign to encourage people to properly maintain their septic...
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Chemicals Impacting Septic System Health and An Update on MIC
The National Precast Concrete Association is hosting a webinar that will discuss chemicals of emerging concern and provide an update on microbiologically...
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An Essential Low-Tech Inspection Tool
Mike Mutchler, co-owner of A-1 Septic Tank Cleaning of Wooster, Ohio, believes in adopting the best technology for the job. However, the...
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Onsite Oversight is OK in Oklahoma
Conventional systems are preferred when planning onsite wastewater treatment in Oklahoma. The design and inspection of septic systems falls under the auspices...
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Improve the Customer Experience and See More Repeat Business
When seeking to draw repeat business, the most important factor isn’t necessarily the quality of the service you provide nor even the...
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Septic Care: Residential Laundry Wastewater and Septic Systems
Over 82 percent of U.S. households have a clothes washer, which means there are about 93 million residential units in use. Washers...
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Rules and Regs: Pumper Sentenced to Prison for Illegal Dumping
The owner of a South Carolina septic company has been sentenced to 18 months in federal prison and a $10,000 fine for...
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Teaching Homeowners Septic Do's and Don’ts
Considering the changing demographics and diverse customer base for Johnson Johns & Septic Service, it’s important for the company to emphasize customer...
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Beware of Wide Beds in Mound Systems
I have noticed in a number of recent articles that the onsite sewage treatment industry is moving toward very wide beds in...
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Tank Access Inspection: What is Your Responsibility?
If you have been in this industry for some time you have certainly seen a lid on a cesspool, septic, aerobic or...
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Rules and Regs: Ontario Groups Working to Solve 'Flushable' Wipes Issue
The Municipal Enforcement Sewer Use Group, comprised of 29 Ontario communities, estimates that flushable wipes cost Canadian utilities $250 million per year...
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Get Ready to Promote SepticSmart Week
On Monday, September 19, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency – in conjunction with federal, state and local government and private sector partners – will...
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Solids: The Enemy of the Septic Tank
If a tank is operating properly, solids are retained and take up increasingly more volume. At some time they must be removed....



















