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Joseph Harmes is an independent writer. Harmes can be reached at [email protected].

Most home values may grow approximately $26,000 by bringing a failing septic system into compliance and cleaning up improper wastewater discharge.

The "eyes and ears" of all-terrain sewers

The Lake Washington Sanitary District took one early, pivotal decision in its septic-to-sewer conversion now paying big dividends
Sept. 22, 2023
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Hurricanes Test Sewer Resilience

From New Orleans to New York, hurricanes stress lift stations & sewer systems
Nov. 16, 2021
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Septic Systems' Leaky Proposition

Millions of failing tanks are contaminating the nation’s water resources
Aug. 24, 2021
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Sewer Pumps: Pumps n' Pressure Sewer System

This article originally appeared in Water & Wastes Digest April 2020 issue as "Pumps ‘n Pressure Sewers Mature"
April 23, 2020
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Two Pipes Are Better Than One

Sewer use continues to evolve in Scandinavia
Sept. 2, 2016
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Small Systems: Pumps Without the Price

Grinder pumps offer cost-effective solution for Virginia town
July 1, 2016
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Grinder Pumps Fuel Economic Growth

Arkansas city installs low-pressure sewer system
Aug. 25, 2014
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Pumping in Paradise

Resort boasts effective low-pressure sewer system with grinder pumps
July 15, 2013