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Never had a septic system before? Don't know where to start? In this episode, Steve Sinks, our in-house expert, walks us through the process and tells us what a homeowner will need to know.  We cover everything from the first steps to installation to maintenance and everything in between. If you have questions, this is where to start.

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What do you pay for your water and sewer every month? Are you getting hit with rate increases? Do you know if your utility is really charging you enough to cover their costs? Mike Sauders is back to help us understand why there is no magic number when it comes to sewer rates and what the cost of a sewer system should really be.

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Tourism is on the rise! That means that new tourist facilities are being built to accommodate all of those new guests. Many of these new facilities are being built in remote locations. This means they have their own unique set of challenges for wastewater and water re-use.  Brian Cohen from our International team joins us to talk about what makes these facilities so different.

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Join us as we welcome back Mike Saunders for a look at what happens to wastewater systems when they are affected by a rising water table.  Please note that this is not a discussion about global warming. We simply look at what happens to wastewater infrastructure when it is invaded by the gradual rising of water tables. 

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Pumps are everywhere! They are in our cars, our houses, and our sewers. We use pumps all the time in manufacturing and infrastructure. This ancient technology has evolved over time and has become so commonplace that they often go unnoticed. In this episode, we talk with Steve Sinks, our resident pump guru, about what you should look for in a pump and why they are so impactful in our lives; especially when dealing with wastewater.
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Whether you know it or not, what happens to water affects all of us. In this episode, we talk with the manager of our International region, Geoff Salthouse.  Geoff brings his insight into why potable water is a diminishing resource and why we should all care about preserving and reclaiming it.

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In this episode, Mike Saunders of Orenco Water returns to talk with us about sustainability in wastewater design and why it's important both economically and ecologically. 

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For years, the city of Vero Beach, Florida searched for an affordable solution to their failing wastewater system. Based on the positive experiences of nearby communities, they decided on an Orenco® liquid-only sewer. Join us as we talk with Mike Saunders of Orenco Water about this project.

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In this episode, we conclude our conversation with Jeff Ball, President of the Orenco Water Division.  We'll discuss the great recession in 2008, Orenco's training efforts, and approaching our 40th anniversary.

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In this episode, Jeff Ball, President of Orenco's Water division, is our guest.  Listen in as Jeff and Angela reminisce about the first time the company founders met, how the company came to be, and what it was like in the early days.

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