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.
March 7, 2023
Lots of things come with do's and don'ts: appliances, computers, cars ... even clothes. Your wastewater system is no different. In this episode of our Do's and Don'ts series, we talk about what homeowners should be aware of on the outside of their home to ensure their on-site system continues to work properly.
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February 21, 2023
Lots of things come with do's and don'ts: appliances, computers, cars ... even clothes. Your wastewater system is no different. In this episode of our Do's and Don'ts series, we talk about the simple things you can do inside your home that will keep your septic system working like it should.
February 7, 2023
Lots of things come with do's and don'ts: appliances, computers, cars ... even clothes. Your wastewater system is no different. In this first episode of our Do's and Don'ts series, we talk about the basics of what should and shouldn't go down the drain.
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.
December 29, 2022
In this second episode of our series, we talk with Jeff Ball about two schools of thought on the use of garbage disposals and offer homeowners some tips and tricks, do's and don'ts. (If you own a garbage disposal, always defer to the recommendations in the owner's manual.)
December 15, 2022
Welcome to the first episode in our new series, "How Does It Work," where we discuss the basics of septic systems. In this episode, we talk with Jeff Ball, one of the company owners, about what's safe to flush down the toilet and what's not.
December 1, 2022
Water is a scarce and valuable resource. Every year, our usable supply gets smaller as it becomes contaminated. The good news is we can do something about it by reusing wastewater. Garry-Lee Espinosa, one of our senior engineers, joins us to talk about the ways wastewater can be cleaned up and repurposed.
November 15, 2022
It's hard to believe something so small and inexpensive could potentially save you thousands of dollars, but that's the beauty of an effluent filter. Tune in to hear one of our product managers explain how effluent filters work, how to choose the right filter for your system, and how they prevent damage to your expensive downstream components.
November 3, 2022
Wastewater from single-family homes tends to be much the same. But for commercial systems, the waste strength can vary wildly. In this episode, we talk with one of our senior engineers about the differences in wastewater designs for residential and commercial establishments.