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Homes With Septic Systems Are More Common Than You Think

by Shannon Pepper | Oct 3, 2024 | Decentralized Wastewater Systems

Roughly 25% of homes across the globe aren’t connected to public wastewater systems, but why? Learn About Septic Systems: https://www.epa.gov/septic/septicsmart

How Does a Septic Tank Handle Liquids AND Solids

by Shannon Pepper | Aug 7, 2024 | Decentralized Wastewater Systems

For homes not connected to a public wastewater system, a septic tank may be a good option for treating wastewater. But how does a septic tank handle both solid and liquid waste?

Case Study: How MASSTC, the First Septic Utility Program of its Kind, Reduces Pollution and Protects Public Health

by Shannon Pepper | Jun 21, 2024 | Access to Wastewater Funding Sources, Decentralized Wastewater Systems

What should a municipality do when an innovative management approach for private septic systems is needed? Did you know that more than one in five homes in the United States depend on septic systems to treat their wastewater? According to the Census Bureau, the...