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Are you ready to tackle your Spring projects? Don’t overlook the source of your drinking water. We first published this blog last spring and I have updated a few things. Outlined below are several items to consider on your Spring checklist. 1. Test your water. Spring is a good time to get your well water tested. Incorporating the annual testing into your spring cleaning routine will make it easier for you to remember each year. Water tests should be done by a certified lab. Compare your...

How long is forever? In marriage, that term can be applied loosely. But for Paul, 38 years of service to this great company is very close to forever. Coordinating the purchasing efforts that directly affect sales and production are primary and key functions to this important position. Throw in inventory control and the daily updating of current pricing and part numbers and you soon get a better understanding of how key and valuable Paul Karnitz is to R.C. Worst & Co. At Worst since 1980 Why...

Are you ready to tackle your Spring projects? Don’t overlook your septic system. A properly maintained septic system can last a lifetime. I have updated last Spring’s blog. Consider this your Spring Septic System Checklist. 1. If you had a lot of rain and snow this winter, or experienced any type of flooding you need to pay attention to your septic tank. Excessive water leaking into your septic tank can be very hard on your drainfield. Look for signs that dirt may have shifted around in your...

Residential sewage pumps are typically used in solids handling applications. Two common applications would be where you have a bathroom in a basement and the sewage needs to be pumped up or when you have a septic tank up a hill and the sewage needs to be pumped from the house up to the tank. Inspection. Inspect pump for damage immediately upon receiving. Be Prepared. Have a Start-up Report, control panel wiring schematic, electrical meter, and pump technical data on hand. Start-up Report. Prior...

Allen, who has advanced himself to be recognized as one of the authoritative figures on waste water treatment in the state of Idaho, is responsible for overseeing the development and specifications of complex water and waste water systems for the company. Working closely with regulatory bodies such as the Department of Environmental Quality and the Panhandle Health Department, Allen is a popular speaker and presenter of continued education programs throughout the state of Idaho. If he is not...