Preferred Contractor and Pumper Workshop
Jeff Iverson with Infiltrator Systems, Inc. from Mantorville, MN, (Center) was one of several presenters for the workshop.
Lee
Wiges, Environmental Health Officer from Tama County Public Health & Home
Care, provided a Preferred Contractor and Pumper Workshop January
In order for Contractors/Pumpers to be on the Public Health's Preferred Contractor list they must attend this workshop and provide proof of liability insurance.
Thirty-four people attended this workshop. Topics discussed were: septic tanks and types of different septic tanks, installation guidelines, accessory adaptations, distribution boxes, leach field failures, properly installed systems, Geo-Therm (Heat Pumps) including basic concepts, types of systems and system benefits, piping, recirculating fluids, grouting, sizing the system, vertical Well Holes, permits, contractor certification and well construction.
Vendors were on hand from Pella Precast Products, Advanced Drainage Systems, and Infiltrator Systems Inc., who gave an overview of products they had to offer.
If you would like a copy of the list of Preferred Contractors/Pumpers for Tama County, or have any questions regarding septic systems, certified well drillers, well closures, water tests, Wastewater Loan Programs, Time of Transfers, radon or any other environmental issues, please contact Lee Wiges. Lee is available Monday - Friday from 9:00 a.m. - noon, at the Public Health Office, located at 129 West High Street, Toledo, or by phone at 641-484-4788 or 1-866-484-4788.
Workshops are held every other year or as new innovations become available.
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