An 18-month research project has found that water softeners, when operated efficiently, do not harm septic systems or affect their ability to...
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Best Email Marketing Platforms for Small Businesses
Don’t let the advent of social media fool you: While businesses need to have a presence on sites such as Facebook and...
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Rules and Regs: 21 States Fight Pollution Limits
Pollution limits set by the U.S. EPA to help clean up the Chesapeake Bay are being fought by 21 states that fear...
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Troubleshooting: Tank Startup After Construction
I read a blog recently from a wastewater treatment plant operator that suggested homeowners do not need to worry about using household...
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Ice-Covered Septic Tanks Freeze Pumpers in Their Tracks
The recent polar vortex has left its mark on most of the country. And septic systems are no exception. We’ve heard about...
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Rural Pumpers Remain Optimistic, Franchise to Replace Aged Steel Tanks
As the only septic service providers for about 150 miles in a remote area of far southwestern Newfoundland – a large island...
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Rules and Regs: Delaware Creates New Septic System Inspector Licenses
After five years of work, the Delaware Groundwater Discharges Section of the Department of Natural Resources has updated its septic regulations. The...
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Family Pulls Together, Enhances Productivity to Keep Business Afloat After Serious Injury
As one might expect from a guy who runs a cattle operation and a septic pumping business side by side, Larry Favreau’s...















