Editorial Articles

QUESTION: As I inspect a septic tank, how do I know when the baffles need to be replaced?ANSWER: Through the years, I...

ADS adds fourth production lineAdvanced Drainage Systems added a fourth manufacturing line to its Saint-Germain-de-Grantham, Quebec, plant to produce large diameter, open-profile...

For septic service contractors interested in expanding their operations into the installation and maintenance of onsite systems, here are several tanks, components...

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

In two previous columns, we’ve looked at how you might finance an expensive new piece of equipment as well as what impact...

During the planning stage to construct a large wastewater conveyance system from Livingston County (Mich.) to Genesee County, Livingston County Environmental Health...

Are you “all ears” at the office? If you’re a manager, you should be. A good leader fosters open communication, encouraging employees...

As the only septic service providers for about 150 miles in a remote area of far southwestern Newfoundland – a large island...

Proposed rule changes for the design and installation of septic systems represent the first update to the standards in 35 years in...

The Arkansas Onsite Wastewater Association has only been around since April 2010. While it could use more resources to recruit members, it...

The septage disposal station in Livingston County, Mich., is an example of what can be accomplished when public officials take advantage of...

Except for a couple of vacuum trucks parked by the barn and Miller-Bartz Septic decals on a couple of pickups, Mark and...

Troubleshooting: Septic System DetectiveEvery time you visit a customer, you should be looking and listening for clues about how a septic system...

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

General Gen-Eye Hot Spot locatorThe Gen-Eye Hot Spot pipe locator from General Pipe Cleaners features field antenna and on-screen icons to quickly...

A versatile new vacuum truck built by Presvac Systems Ltd. is aimed at liquid-waste contractors who clean septic tanks and service portable...

Guardair receives Pro Tool Innovation AwardGuardair Corp.’s Lazer Palm Switch safety air gun kit received the 2013 Pro Tool Innovation Award from...

NAWT Board MeetingOn Monday evening, Feb. 24 at 6 p.m., after the Pumper & Cleaner Environmental Expo International Education Day courses are...

Owner Jim Rishel runs this all-burgundy Volvo VED12 built out by J & J Truck Bodies and Trailers with a 4,600-gallon steel...