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How to Maintain Your Residential Lagoon

by Shannon Pepper | Jan 3, 2024 | Decentralized Wastewater Systems, Treatment Processes, Wastewater

Homes with onsite wastewater treatment may use a lagoon as a method for treating wastewater. While lagoons do use natural processes for treatment, they still need to be maintained and monitored to keep the lagoon working efficiently and effectively. Here are some tips...

The Future of Septic Systems in Rural Coastal Areas: Considering the Options

by Shannon Pepper | Jul 13, 2023 | Decentralized Wastewater Systems, Risk and Resiliency to Climate Hazards

Decentralized or “on-site” wastewater treatment systems, commonly referred to as septic systems, are a common method of treating wastewater in rural areas that do not have access to centralized sewer service. These systems treat wastewater for a single property or a...

Signs of a Full Septic Tank

by Shannon Pepper | Jul 21, 2022 | Compliance with Wastewater Regulations, Decentralized Wastewater Systems, Wastewater

If you own a home or other structure with a septic tank, you should be aware of the signs of a full septic tank.  You should also understand the stages of a full tank: Tank Filled to Normal Level, Sludge Accumulating, and an Over-filled Tank.  What do these three...
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