Every two weeks, we'll bring you new episodes of “Make It Clear” that cover timely and relevant topics in the water and wastewater industries. Our guests will also provide their unique insights as we discuss the world’s most precious resource.While our content is mainly geared toward water and wastewater professionals, we welcome everyone who’d like to listen.
May 16, 2023
As our industry has evolved, there were several voices that championed ideas. These influential voices inspired change, challenged conventional thinking, and invented revolutionary technologies that would set the course for future generations. These individuals all share a passion for what they do. Many of these industry pioneers are still active today. They continue to create new ideas, work on new innovations, and inspire the next generation of industry leaders. In this series, we get the chance to talk with some of these pioneers in our field. Angela and I ask them about what inspired them, the things they have accomplished, and what they see when they look toward the future. For this episode, we were very fortunate to be able to spend some time with Dr. Bob Rubin, professor emeritus at North Carolina State University. His work and research in land application of nutrient-rich effluent and sludge was, and still is, influential in forming the basis for many of the rules and regulations that govern our industry.
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May 2, 2023
It's hard to believe that something so seemingly trivial and inexpensive could potentially save you thousands of dollars by preventing premature failure of your expensive septic system components. That's the potential of making sure your system is protected by an effluent filter. This basic, yet necessary part of your system is the focus of our episode with one of our Product Managers, David Nelson. Join us as we discuss how they work, how to choose the right filter for your system, and how they prevent damage to your downstream components. If you have comments or questions about our podcast, you can reach us through this link. To discuss a project or talk to one of our engineers, call 800-348-9843.
April 18, 2023
As our industry has evolved, there were several voices that championed ideas. These influential voices inspired change, challenged conventional thinking, and invented revolutionary technologies that would set the course for future generations. These individuals all share a passion for what they do. Many of these industry pioneers are still active today. They continue to create new ideas, work on new innovations, and inspire the next generation of industry leaders. In this series, we get the chance to talk with some of these pioneers in our field. Angela and I ask them about what inspired them, the things they have accomplished, and what they see when they look toward the future. Terry Bounds, one of the industries leading authorities on septic tank design, sits down to talk with us about some of his memories and experiences. He also happens to be Angela's dad. So join us as we have a bit of fun and spend some time with Terry Bounds. If you have comments or questions about our podcast, you can reach us through this link. To discuss a project or talk to one of our engineers, call 800-348-9843.
April 4, 2023
We work in an exciting but often misunderstood industry. Much like an iceberg, most people only sees the small, public part that happens when there is a septic problem. Most commonly, they see the dedicated people that maintain and install systems. But, like an iceberg, there is so much more that the public never gets to see. In this episode, Angela and I get to talk about what it is like to work in the wastewater infrastructure industry. We will explore the kinds of people we encounter, our very mission-driven work, and the common threads that almost all of us share. If you have comments or questions about our podcast, you can reach us through this link. To discuss a project or talk to one of our engineers, call 800-348-9843.
March 22, 2023
Lots of things come with do's and don'ts: appliances, computers, cars ... even clothes. These do's and don'ts help us get the most out of the things we use every day. Your wastewater system is no different. By following the manufacturer's recommendations, and some common-sense guidelines, you can be confident that your wastewater system will operate with little-to-no hassle for many years. Not every septic system has a control panel. However, if you have one in your system, it might be something of a mystery. In this last episode of our series, Angela and I talk about what you should and shouldn't do if you have a control panel or alarm as a part of your septic system. Listen along as we give you some practical advice to take some of the mystery out of your control panel. If you have comments or questions about our podcast, you can reach us through this link. To discuss a project or talk to one of our engineers, call 800-348-9843.
March 7, 2023
Lots of things come with do's and don'ts: appliances, computers, cars ... even clothes. These do's and don'ts help us get the most out of the things we use every day. Your wastewater system is no different. By following the manufacturer's recommendations, and some common-sense guidelines, you can be confident that your wastewater system will operate with little-to-no hassle for many years. In the third episode in our series, Angela and I talk about what homeowners should be aware of outside of the home to ensure their onsite system continues to work properly. If you have comments or questions about our podcast, you can reach us through this link. To discuss a project or talk to one of our engineers, call 800-348-9843.
February 21, 2023
Lots of things come with do's and don'ts: appliances, computers, cars ... even clothes. These do's and don'ts help us get the most out of the things we use every day. Your wastewater system is no different. By following the manufacturer's recommendations, and some common-sense guidelines, you can be confident that your wastewater system will operate with little-to-no hassle for many years. In this second episode of our Do's and Don'ts series, Angela and I talk about the simple things you can do inside your home that will keep your septic system working like it should. If you have comments or questions about our podcast, you can reach us through this link. To discuss a project or talk to one of our engineers, call 800-348-9843.
February 7, 2023
Lots of things come with do's and don'ts: appliances, computers, cars ... even clothes. These do's and don'ts help us get the most out of the things we use every day. Your wastewater system is no different. By following the manufacturer's recommendations, and some common-sense guidelines, you can be confident that your wastewater system will operate with little-to-no hassle for many years. In this first episode of our Do's and Don'ts series, Angela and I talk about the basics of what should and shouldn't go down the drain. If you have comments or questions about our podcast, you can reach us through this link. To discuss a project or talk to one of our engineers, call 800-348-9843.
January 26, 2023
In part four, we finish out our series with a discussion on drainfields. Follow along as we talk with Jeff Ball about the different types of drainfields that are used in the industry. We'll discuss some tips for maintaining your drainfield to keep it in good working condition and talk about some reasons why a drainfield could fail. What better way to end the series than by talking about the final piece of your septic system; the drainfield. If you have comments or questions about our podcast, you can reach us through this link. To discuss a project or talk to one of our engineers, call 800-348-9843.
January 12, 2023
How much do you know about what happens in your septic tank? There is a lot that goes on in your septic system between your house and the drainfield. Jeff Ball, one of the owners of the company, joins us to talk about how a septic tanks works, the processes that take place in a septic tank, and why the tank is so important to treating wastewater. If you have comments or questions about our podcast, you can reach us through this link. To discuss a project or talk to one of our engineers, call 800-348-9843.