Editorial Articles

In November 2011, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency renewed a partnership through a Memorandum of Understanding with 16 public and private sector...

Owners Floyd and Dwayne Bryanton run this 1995 International 4900 built out by previous owner Thomson Septic with a 1,700-gallon steel tank...

QUESTIONWhen should I have my septic tank pumped?ANSWERIn a previous column, I covered the information a service provider can give to homebuyers...

“Thanks so much! Great job! Send me your invoice and I’ll send you a check!”But when, exactly, will you get that check?...

It’s the most populated island in the nation and one of the most populated in the world. It may be surprising to...

Shotguns and duck hunting are ingrained in the bayou culture of Cut Off, La., so when pumper Chad Boudreaux – owner of...

This feature in Pumper reports noteworthy conversations that take place at the Pumper Discussion Forum, an online forum for industry professionals found...

Shane Irwin is fighting a familiar battle to pumpers across the country. The third-generation owner of Irwin Septic Tank Cleaning, Plumbing &...

A Washington state appeals court has struck down a county’s ban on the land application of Class B biosolids. The state Legislature...

A client of mine in the spa and pool industry expressed concern that his sales had grown stagnant. He was still advertising...

There are clear benefits to a husband and wife working together in a small-scale pumping business. Spouses with complementary skills can bring...

Get Out Of Town: Recharge Your BatteriesStudies show that your brain and body perform better when you take a break once in...

A recent newspaper story out of Ohio raised an ethical question for septic service providers: When you find an onsite system that’s...

Tough Trucks: Bring Home The BaconFrom hydroexcavating and jetting to general industrial cleaning, these powerhouses let you do it all. If you’re...

Lee Bruso would be proud of his great-grandson Bryce Harding if he could see Harding’s chromed-out International septic service truck on the...

The redesigned, CSA-certified PS Patrol outdoor pedestal-style alarm system from SJE-Rhombus features a high-water alarm with automatic reset, green power-on indicator, flush-mount...

Visit NAWT at the WWETT ShowPlease stop by Booth 1401 at the Water & Wastewater Equipment, Treatment & Transport (WWETT) Show exhibit...

Owners Jim Garris and Kenton Brubacher added this 1997 Freightliner FLD 120 chassis formerly used as a roll-off container rig and had...

QUESTIONWhat should new homeowners request for an inspection?ANSWERLast summer I participated in a webinar sponsored by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency about...