The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency has proposed a ban on labeling wipes as being flushable or safe for septic or sewer systems....
Entries Tagged Pennsylvania
Editorial
Small-Business Ownership is Better the Second Time Around
In 2006, Scott Hess faced a moment of truth when he realized his life just wasn’t going the way he wanted. He...
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The Why, When and How of Hydraulic Load Testing
While hydraulic load testing (HLT) of onsite wastewater systems isn't a requirement during the sale of a home, it's been a common practice...
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Rules and Regs: Pennsylvania Ruling Regarding EPA, Clean Water Act Will Not be Reviewed
A federal judge has refused to review his ruling that the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency was not required to review Pennsylvania’s anti-degradation...
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Rules and Regs: Developer Sued for Violating Missouri Clean Water Laws
A property developer has been sued by the Missouri attorney general for selling lots he said had approved onsite septic systems when...
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Expanding Services Means Happy Customers – And Add-On Fees
In 2010, after Regan Wilson established River Valley Septic Inc. in Riegelsville, Pennsylvania, he worried constantly about finding enough work to keep...
Editorial
Pumper’s Mechanical Training Helps Build Thriving Business
When Regan Wilson decided to start his own septic service business in 2010 in east-central Pennsylvania, he began with nothing more than...
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Rules and Regs: New Mexico County Cracking Down on Pumper Certification
Only three of the 22 septic pumping companies in San Juan County have the required certification from the state of New Mexico...
Editorial
A Watchful Eye
To improve cash flow, operate more efficiently, lower prices, and boost customer loyalty while fending off competitors, OnSite Management Inc. in West...
















