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How to Maintain your Drainfield

Posted on 07. Feb, 2010 by Marty.

By Caigan McKenzie
NESC Staff Writer
 
This article appeared in Small Flows Magazine, Fall/Winter 2009, Volume 9, No. 3
 
Editor’s Note: The drainfield is one of the most important parts of your septic system.
Maintaining it not only keeps the system functioning properly—which aids in public health—it prevents an expensive repair from damaging your wallet. The average cost of [...]

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Draft USEPA Ammonia Regs for Sewage Discharges

Posted on 10. Jan, 2010 by Marty.

This is the latest version of draft ammonia
discharge regulations released by the USEPA.
This may have a significant impact on all sewage
dischargers, large and small (homeowners) in the
near future.  Remember, if you have any questions,
just let me know.

ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
 
[FRL-9097-8; OW-2009-0921]
 

Draft 2009 Update Aquatic Life Ambient Water Quality Criteria for
Ammonia–Freshwater
 
AGENCY: Environmental Protection [...]

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Maintenance of Onsite Septic Systems

Posted on 01. Dec, 2009 by Marty.

How does the maintenance of onsite septic systems
affect source water protection?
 
By Zane Satterfield, PE
NESC Engineering Scientist

This article is from Small Flows Magazine, Fall/Winter 2008, Vol. 9, No.2

remember, if you have any questions about this article or any septic tank or wastewater treatment questions, just write and ask me.
 
With all the attention being given to the gasoline [...]

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Septic Tanks or Aerated Treatment Units (ATU’s)

Posted on 23. Mar, 2009 by Marty.

During these hard economic times when few public funds are being spent on sewage collection and treatment, many new subdivisions are being developed utilizing on-site sewage treatment units.  Also, many people are building homes or placing manufactured homes on lots that are not serviced by municipal sewage collection systems. 

When people are searching for a [...]

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