Remembering Ken Olson
Remembering Kenneth M. Olson
February 4, 1946 - September 21, 2025
SepticSmart Week 2025
The University of Minnesota Onsite Sewage Treatment Program (OSTP) will offer a free training opportunity on ‘Being Septic Smart’ in September to celebrate SepticSmart Week (September 15-19, 2025).
Heger speaks at public hearing on wastewater project
OSTP researcher and instructor, Sara Heger, was recently invited to speak at a public hearing about a wastewater project around Lake Bemidji, Northern Township.
Remembering the Original Septic System Answer Man, Roger Machmeier
Roger E. Machmeier, Ph.D., passed away July 6 at his home in Lindstrom, Minnesota.
Celebrate SepticSmart Week with the University of Minnesota Onsite Sewage Treatment Program
The University of Minnesota Onsite Sewage Treatment Program will offer two free training opportunities on ‘Being Septic Smart’ in September to celebrate SepticSmart Week (September 18-22, 2023). #septicsmart
A round of applause for Jim Anderson and Dave Gustafson
Like the great comedy duos of the past — Abbott and Costello, Laurel and Hardy, Stiller and Meara — these two knew how to entertain, conducting lively and educational training sessions.
A Minnesota system designer tackles the tough jobs, advocates for professionalism through state onsite association
Stacey Feser drew inspiration from her dad, an onsite installer. Today she’s a designer, installer inspector and university instructor in soil science.
Ethics in the septic system industry
As a septic professional, you should seek to enhance the reputation of the industry through your interactions with customers.
7 Overlooked job site safety rules that can save a life
To protect your crew, follow the Boy Scouts motto, “Be Prepared,” as you head out to your next installing job.