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What About Septic Slogans?
Onsite Septic System Articles
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California Proposal Seeks Nitrate Testing
State onsite rules proposed in California would require agencies to test for nitrate entering the groundwater, but officials from agencies that issue...
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You Say ‘Clogging Mat,’ I Say ‘Biomat’
QUESTION: I have been reading about the clogging mat and how bad that mat is for a septic system. In some of...
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Ontario to Adopt Quebec Onsite Standards
Changes proposed by the Ontario Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing would bring onsite regulations in line with those recently established by...
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It Takes Two
Like many couples running small septic service outfits, Brad and Kim Heath of Best Septic Tank Cleaning and Transport Inc. in Rosenberg,...
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California Agency Sued For Delaying New Septic System Rules
Environmental advocacy groups Heal the Ocean and Heal the Bay filed a lawsuit against the California State Water Resources Control Board for...
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Classy Truck of May
Owner John deVeaux started his new septic service business by outfitting this snappy red, white and blue 2004 Freightliner M2 vacuum rig...
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Raise Awareness and Funds to Promote the Use of Onsite Systems
A disorganized industry, legislative and regulatory ignorance/inertia, public misconceptions, and a bias against the onsite/decentralized wastewater industry from competing interests have led...
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May Product News
Honda Introduces GX Engine Line
Single-cylinder, horizontal-shaft GX120, GX160 and GX200 model engines from Honda Power Equipment are designed for generators, water pumps...
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The Road to Prosperity
Surviving the wild economic ride and choppy real estate market of the past few years would be a huge challenge for any...
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Time of Sale Specialist
From the start of his new septic service company in the foothills of California’s High Sierras in 2003, Doug Urke saw a...
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Association News, Calendar, Training & Education
CANADA: New Programs Initiated
Saskatchewan Health asked the Western Canada Onsite Wastewater Management Association to edit the Onsite Wastewater Practitioner training program for...
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Industry Veterans Given Their Due
A pair of wastewater professionals who for many years have worked on behalf of industry causes and advancement were honored by COLE...
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Classy Tuck of April
Owner Mike Fimple upgraded his vacuum service truck to this 2002 Freightliner FL70 built out for Fimple in 2008 by Michigan Vacuum...
