From the Private Well Class: Septic Systems 101 – Recorded Live on July 9, 2025
Each summer, our sister program the Private Well Class hosts a “Septic Systems 101” webinar as part of…
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Presenting on Decentralized Wastewater at the Private Well Conference 2025
Our sister program, PrivateWellClass.org, held its third in-person Private Well Conference this past May in Bloomington-Normal, Illinois. Our…
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Seasonal Care for Septic Systems in the Summertime: Part II
Find Part 1 of this blog series here! Schedule Needed Maintenance/Inspections During Good Weather We all know that…
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Seasonal Care for Septic Systems in the Summertime: Part I
The arrival of summertime means the arrival of a new set of seasonal tasks and priorities that septic…
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What Do Tenants Who Rent a Home With a Septic System Need to Know?
Landlords are typically required by law to provide their tenants with habitable living conditions, which includes access to…
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Why Is It Like That? Field Testing the Onsite Wastewater Treatment System Assessment Tool
Our Water & Public Health team at the Illinois State Water Survey developed an Onsite Wastewater Treatment System…
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Seasonal Care for Septic Systems: The Most Important Springtime Tasks
Each new season presents new tasks to manage and challenges to tackle for septic system owners — even…
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Navigating the Decentralized Wastewater Industry: Certification and Continuing Education
We have previously explored career pathways in different sectors of the decentralized wastewater industry. Of the four main…
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How to Identify Early Signs of Septic System Failure
Though a failing septic system is generally a significant headache for a homeowner to deal with, the good…
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Advocating Against “Flushable” Wipes in the Wastewater Industry
Wipes and other non-dissolvable items being flushed down the toilet is the bane of every type of wastewater…
