Onsite Septic System Articles

When I talk with homeowners that have had recent experiences with installers or service providers, many often wonder if they were charged...

In January the Ohio Department of Health released its 2013 report on failures in household sewage treatment systems. On the surface the...

Infiltrator Systems announces the launch of the IM-540 septic/pump tank. This new addition to the IM Tank product line is lightweight, durable...

When we shed some light on a Septic Socials project in Washington State in 2012, this local program seemed like the kind...

Providing septic system owners with the necessary information on proper system care and water usage constraints is one of the most important...

Bio-Microbics Inc., a global manufacturer of decentralized wastewater, water and stormwater treatment technologies, announces the acquisition of SeptiTech LLC. SeptiTech, now a...

Excellent service is the key to operating any type of business. It’s especially important in the septic industry as you’re dealing firsthand...

For the past few months we have gone through a series of troubleshooting issues from the service provider’s perspective. A question I...

I’ve had a tremendous response to my June editor’s column about so-called “flushable’’ wipes. There have been several comments on Facebook, a...

In some parts of the country, relentless rain and the residual effects of Tropical Storm Andrea this week have caused flooding that...

Two decades ago when I was new to the septic pumping business, I knew I wanted to grow the company. I just...

In Pender County, North Carolina, apparently it’s common for folks to empty a septic tank by running sewage through a garden hose...

A common call from homeowners involves complaints about odors either inside or outside the house. Odor can be a vexing problem and...

Seeing a story about local governments helping pay for private septic system upgrades is getting to be a weekly occurrence for me....