With the recent and at the time of this posting current flooding from Hurricane Florence, the Onsite Installer printed an article that discusses “How to Access and Rehabilitate Flooded Onsite Systems“. The article discusses some of the things to do during a flood, what to look for during and after the…
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On September 19, as we celebrated SepticSmart week, we held and recorded a webinar. The webinar consisted of a panel including Chris Kumnick with Georgia Department of Public Health; Keli Hinson, NE Regional Director with Georgia Department of Public Health in Athens; Laurie Loftin Water Conservation Coordinator, Public Utilities Department, Unified Government…
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Do you like to use bath bombs? Do you have a septic tank? If you answer YES to both of these questions, this story will provide information on what could be happening in your home pipes and septic tanks.
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In the July 30, 2018 issue of Onsite Installer, there was an article discussing how an installer can troubleshoot the drainfield and yard, but the homeowner can also use this information if they notice some issues in the plumbing of their home. The article mainly discusses the distribution box, but…
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Did you know that one in five U.S. homes have septic systems? This could be you! Mark your calendar for SepticSmart Week 2018 taking place September 17-21, 2018. EPA’s SepticSmart initiative is a nation-wide public education effort with resources for homeowners, local organizations, and government leaders. Learn how septic systems work…
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I was looking through the latest issue of the On-Site Installer magazine and there was a story about medications and the septic tank. The article titled The Problem with Medications and Septic Systems discusses mainly chemo medications but also antibiotics and provides some recommendations on how to manage your septic system…
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We are hearing about water shortages in all parts of the country from the droughts in Georgia to the droughts in California and the drawdown of aquifers across the country. In the January 2018 issue of the Onsite Installer magazine, there is a Rules and Regs update from across the…
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How do you deal with frozen pipes? Here is a story that provides some information on dealing with pipes after they freeze. Hopefully we will not have any or much more freezing temperatures, but just in case here is a story from Onsite Installer magazine.
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What should you flush and what should you not flush? UGA Water Resources Team shows kids and adults at the 8th Annual Athens-Clarke County Water Festival.
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Today August 11 or (8/11) is a good time to think about calling before you dig. Before digging for installing new flowers, shrubs, stormwater ponds, septic tanks or building a new something in the yard call 811 or 1-800-282-7411 or www.Georgia811.com at least 48 hours prior to digging. Even…
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