Entries Tagged Onsite Septic System

Removing nitrogen from wastewater is a complicated challenge anywhere, but in Massachusetts, George Heufelder is working toward a simple solution. It is...

The problem with many toilet cleaners is they contain corrosive ingredients: sulfates, sodium hydroxide, sodium hypochlorite (bleach) or phosphoric acid. Also, toilet...

When it comes to dealing with odors at septage disposal facilities, biofilters are often the way to go.Biofilters are cost-effective and operators...

According to The Septic Times newsletter of the Georgia Onsite Wastewater Association, 735 contractors have maintained their certification since the state first...

Antibacterial soaps and wipes are now used by 75 percent of American households, according to a recent report. Products designed to kill...

With land application of septage now banned in Florida as of June 30, the Department of Health and Department of Environmental Protection...

Septic systems rely on natural bacteria to treat wastewater. Harsh chemicals used in many drain cleaners kill the essential bacteria needed by...

Humans, along with all our activities, cause widespread soil compaction. An ideal soil has 50 percent pore space: some air-filled pores and...

A “quat” is a shorthand term for a type of chemical known as a quaternary ammonium compound. Put in the simplest terms, a quat is...

Wearing the proper personal protective equipment when doing any maintenance or repair on a septic system should be non-negotiable. Aside from the...

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

Microbeads became a national issue a few years ago. Microbeads or microplastics are particles less than 5 mm in their longest dimension...

When a septic system is being repaired or remediated, it is wise for the septic professional to thoroughly understand why the last...

Depending on why a system needs to be repaired, there are many areas where the property owner may need some extra education...