Make It Clear: Why You Can't Just Flush and Forget

Send us Fan Mail Considering a grinder system? Not quite sure how they compare to liquid-only sewer technologies? Join us as we talk with Bill Snyder who lays out the facts about what a grinder system is, what their advantages are, and what their disadvantages are; especially when compared to a liquid-only sewer.  If you have comments or questions about our podcast, you can reach us through this l...

Send us Fan Mail Building homes in scenic and pristine environments can present a problem when it comes to wastewater management and treatment. In this episode, we talk with Brian Cohen, our International Region Account Manager, about the project, Jack's Point, found in the beautiful New Zealand countryside. We discuss the decisions the developers faced and why they chose to use an Orenco liq...

Send us Fan Mail Septic tanks, in one form or another, are a part of every wastewater system. Thousands of them are installed each year across the country. Some are made of concrete, some out of fiberglass or a poly material, but they are all the same, right? Once they are installed and buried, does it really matter if they leak? Join us as we talk with Steve Sinks, our NW Account Manager, about w...

Send us Fan Mail Every septic system, whether it is a septic tank and a gravity drainfield, or an advanced treatment system like AdvanTex®, share some common but very important parts. Join us as we talk with one of our Regional Managers, Cory Lyon, about some common parts that should be in every septic system and why they are so important.  If you have comments or questions about our podcast, you...

Send us Fan Mail Earth Day is a day to take stock of our planet and renew our efforts to protect our natural resources. One of the most precious, but often neglected, is our water. While we may think of it as an abundant resource, the fact is that there is precious little of it that we can use. Join us as we talk with Mike Saunders about how important it is that we educate ourselves and future gen...

Send us Fan Mail While colleges are usually pretty good at teaching you how to think like an engineer, your course of study probably didn't teach you everything you would need to know. Join us as talk with three of our newest engineers about what they did learn and, more importantly, what they wish they would have learned in school.  If you are thinking about becoming an engineer in the waste...

Send us Fan Mail Every septic system, whether it's simply a septic tank and a drainfield, or an advanced treatment system, probably makes use of some kind of alarm or control panel. Our guest, Steve Sinks, is here to talk to us about different types of control panels and how to determine what panel your system may need. We'll touch on everything you need to know when looking for controls...

Send us Fan Mail Is it a panel or a website? Or a data collection and monitoring tool? It's all of these and more! In this episode, we talk with our resident VeriComm expert, Aaron Yates, about the parts of a Vericomm system, how it works, and how you can use it to maximize system design, operation, maintenance, and efficiency. VeriComm allows service providers to know what's happening w...

Send us Fan Mail Depending on where you live and work, nitrogen in the waste stream can be a real environmental concern. Garry Lee Espinosa, one of our senior engineers, talks with us about why jurisdictions sometimes focus on nitrogen. He breaks down the nitrogen cycle and explains why packed bed filters can be a cost-effective solution to reducing the nitrogen that makes its way back to the envi...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Orenco's Government Affairs Director, Nick Noble, joins us to talk about the importance of good regulations and effective enforcement. States and local jurisdictions rely on good regulations to help protect our water and the environment from poorly performing wastewater systems. Nick helps us understand why good regulation and enforcement is not easy to accom...

Send us Fan Mail One of our senior engineers, David Lepre, joins us to discuss various types of municipal and community sewer systems and debunks many commonly held myths. He also explains how long-term, real-world data shows that liquid-only (effluent) sewers are a viable first choice for community sewering. If you have comments or questions about our podcast, you can reach us through this link ....

Send us Fan Mail For many small communities and developments, liquid-only sewer (LOS) offers several benefits over other technologies. Mike Saunders, our resident expert, takes some time to talk with us about the many advantages that can be leveraged by designing and implementing LOS technology in your project. If you have comments or questions about our podcast, you can reach us through this link...

Send us Fan Mail Now, more than ever, it is imperative that we are mindful of what we are flushing down the toilet or washing down the drain. It's not just the right thing to do for the environment, but it's also the right thing to do for those in our communities. Join us as we talk with Geoff Salthouse, our International team manager, about why this is so important. If you have comments...

Send us Fan Mail Inflow and Infiltration, commonly known as I&I, are two little words that can represent huge problems for both municipal sewer and septic systems alike. In this episode, we talk with Patrick Foley, the Systems Engineering Manager at Orenco Water. We discuss the causes of I&I, how to test for it, what kinds of impacts it can have on a treatment system, and, most importantly...

Send us Fan Mail If you design, install, maintain, or live with a septic system, this episode is for you! Cory Lyon, our East Region Sales Manager, joins us to talk about this critical topic. Good safety habits are important to cultivate and should be a part of everything we do in the onsite industry.  Join us as we discuss why ignoring safety guidelines can cost more than just money. If you have...

Send us Fan Mail 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. If you have comments or questions about o...

Send us Fan Mail 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. If you have comments or questions about our podcast,...

Send us Fan Mail 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. If...

Send us Fan Mail 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.  If you have comments or questions about our podcast, you can...

Send us Fan Mail 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 o...

Send us Fan Mail 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. If you have comments or questions about our podcast, you can reach us through this link...

Send us Fan Mail 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.  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.

Send us Fan Mail 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. If you have comments or questions about our podcast, you can reach us through this link . T...

Send us Fan Mail 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. 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.

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, we continue our discussion with Jeff Ball, President of Orenco's waster division. We'll talk about moving into our Sutherlin facility, milestone product innovations, the introduction of AdvanTex®, and our 25th anniversary.  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...