Editorial Articles

The Enviro-Loo waterless sanitation system, made in South Africa and imported to the United States by ESNA (Environmental Service North America), uses...

Vac-Con gasoline auxiliary engineThe gasoline auxiliary engine option from Vac-Con is a less expensive, lighter weight and quieter alternative to a Tier...

Problem: Tim Frank Septic Tank Cleaning Co. in northern Ohio began a dewatering operation in 1994, but a fire in 2007 destroyed...

Sludge TreatmentSkid-mounted decanter centrifuge systemThe ALSYS skid-mounted decanter centrifuge system from Alfa Laval can be trailer-mounted for added mobility and flexibility. Automatic...

It’s not an uncommon belief: If you put your employees on salary, you won’t have to pay overtime. Like a lot of...

Since 1995, the National Association of Wastewater Technicians has offered a course and certification for conducting an operating level inspection for septic...

Roger Greene upgraded his fleet with this white 2012 International 4300 with a 2,800-gallon aluminum tank from Progress Vactruck, and a Fruitland...

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Question: Why do I need a scope of services document?Answer: Over the years I have come in contact with a number of...

Established in 1989, the Lake Pontchartrain Basin Foundation faces a daunting task: to restore and preserve the water quality and habitat in...

The Granite State Designers and Installers Association (GSDI) is one organization in New Hampshire working to protect the state’s water resources. Besides...

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

Who knew the germ of an idea shared between a pumping contractor and a truck manufacturer in 1979 would grow into an...

Opening the rear door on vacuum trucks often puts pumpers in a precarious position, balancing on a small and often slippery pedestal...

Constantly eyeing industry technology advances and government regulation of liquid waste haulers, Francis Overmars has transformed a small Canadian dairy heifer farming...

On January 15, 2009, US Airways Flight 1549 was on its way to Charlotte, N.C., when, two minutes after takeoff, a flock...

As of February, new or replacement surface discharge septic systems in Illinois require a general permit from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency...

When John Simison went to see a doctor in September 2012 for severe mid-back pain, he figured it was just a backlash...

Start Your engines! Custom Chopper UnveiledWhat do you get when you combine an industrial vacuum truck manufacturer and famed fabrication shop Orange...