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Is It Safe to Simply Install Your Septic Tank and Forget It?

by Shannon Pepper | Apr 24, 2025 | Decentralized Wastewater Systems

Home ownership is a monumental step and typically the largest expense for an American family. Owning a home forms a sense of community, and new homes being built are an economic boost that impacts many businesses locally, across the state, and in the region. Even...

Septic Tank Inspection Basics

by AJ Barney | Feb 7, 2025 | Decentralized Wastewater Systems, Pollution & Water Quality, Uncategorized, Wastewater

This video covers practical tips for inspecting septic tanks and covers measurement of solids levels as a means to evaluate pumping frequencies. This video is created and presented by Greg Pearson, who is the water and wastewater systems trainer at the Great Lakes...

Beware of the FOG This Holiday Season!

by Shannon Pepper | Dec 20, 2024 | Decentralized Wastewater Systems

The holidays are a wonderful time to travel, visit friends and family, welcome new people to the dinner table, give back, and be thankful. According to the American Automobile Association (AAA), 115.2 million Americans traveled more than fifty miles from home over the...

How Can Extremely Dry Weather Benefit Your Septic System?

by Shannon Pepper | Sep 19, 2024 | Decentralized Wastewater Systems

Photo courtesy of Mississippi State University Extension, Agriculture Communications It’s like turning lemons into lemonade. If you do not like lemons, you may want to find something good that can be found in or produced from this fruit. Some people do not like...

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?
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