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Here we go again. A group is yet again attempting to kill legislation in Florida that would improve septic systems and promote...

Septic service route drivers must be ever vigilant about the dangers of rural rail crossings, where trains may be seldom encountered and...

Q. Our guests keep complaining about slow draining shower and bathtub drains in our hotel but it’s difficult to get the snake...

A septic pumping contractor in Kalispell, Mont., faces a steep penalty for what some might consider a minor mistake — failing to...

The portable sanitation industry is big. Worldwide, it has developed into a $2 billion a year business that uses three million portable...

The response from family members after a baby fell into an unsecured septic tank last weekend in Arizona was inevitable: They’re going...

New to this year’s Pumper & Cleaner Environmental Expo International, we will have a “live” studio set up in the editors’ booth...

Over the weekend, a 2-year-old toddler was miraculously rescued after she stepped on a plastic lid and fell into a septic tank...

The Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation is stepping up its water and sewer game — literally. The DEC wants to improve the...

It’s clear the health care uproar is still making waves across the nation. A recent article on BusinessWeek.com says business owners are...

As temperatures hover at -25 degrees F (-50 degrees with wind chill) outside my window in Northern Wisconsin, I think a brief...

Water jetters are a great way to clear grease-clogged lines. If your jetter is no longer maintaining pressure, follow these troubleshooting tips...

A story ripped from the headlines this week is a good reminder that pumpers need to be prepared for a fire disaster....

More great progress is being made daily for the 2014 Pumper & Cleaner Environmental Expo. Make sure you don’t miss out on...

Your heavy septic-hauling rig is propelled down the highway every day on several rubber tires. You routinely face heavy traffic, the potential...

To build the professional image of the septic service industry, we must recognize the bad actions of a few who disregard the...

William F. Carroll, former executive director of the Portable Sanitation Association International, pleaded guilty today to six counts of felony embezzlement after...

People in the industry often ask me how to value a portable restroom service company. It’s a great question, since businesses and...

The Pumper Classy Truck of the Year competition is in full swing this month, and it offers you the chance to help...