While the industry advances, inspector Rick Wilcockson says the state is playing catch-up with wastewater rules that haven’t changed since 1996
A wastewater trade group helps you connect with fellow contractors and decipher ever-changing industry rules and regulations
Keeping a clean effluent filter and inspecting the drainfield soils will preserve your customer’s onsite system and save money over time
‘Every job we do, even if it doesn’t go as planned, we take it as a great learning opportunity. We always find the silver lining.’
As we see wastewater flows diminish, there will be some justified calls for changes in size requirements for soil treatment and dispersal components
Average daily flow changes through more efficient toilets and washing machines will impact future onsite system designs
‘I think the industry will step into the future and onsite wastewater treatment will continue to be an economical and environmentally responsible technology when properly installed and maintained.’
The idea of diverting some household flows away from the septic tank for irrigation is appealing to homeowners and environmentalists. What do you need to know?
The management team at Virginia’s Triple R Construction Co. motivates their crews to do the best for their septic system customers
Look over that hedgerow bordering the site you’re evaluating to look for wells, ditches or other factors that may dictate onsite placement or system sizing
Saskatchewan wastewater contractors push the government to require system design and installation by certified professionals
Periodic hands-on training with soil samples will sharpen the abilities of seasoned onsite professionals and lead to better system design
Modern excavators, new technology can make the job easier for installers and pumpers, better for homeowners and businesses that utilize decentralized wastewater
Installers don’t always have time for long-term monitoring to find wet conditions at a build site. If you’re in a hurry, follow these alternative methods to identify suitable drainfield locations.
Use the Environmental Protection Agency materials to promote your company and educate homeowners during SepticSmart Week and beyond
Arkansas pumper and installer Justin Haynes shares small-business words of wisdom, the toughest work site he’s faced and his wish for young professionals to populate the wastewater industry