Editorial Articles

When Shea Slade launched Shea's Outhouse Service, Inc. in Honeoye, N.Y., 15 years ago, he immediately enlisted his father's help....

Over the past few months, I've heard a variety of questions regarding pumping septic tanks and other sewage tanks. Also,...

Contractors who pump septage in New Mexico now must be certified through the National Association of Wastewater Technicians vacuum truck...

When customers of Fogle's Septic Services, Inc., in Sykesville, Md., request pink trucks to pump their septic systems, they are...

Metabo cordless angle grinder The W18 LTX cordless angle grinder from Metabo Corp. is powered by lithium-ion batteries (two Extreme 4.0 Ah...

The revamped Matterhorn II portable restroom from Five Peaks Technology, which complies with Americans With Dis-abilities Act regulations, features a...

Chris Wenger knows he doesn't have to go it alone, even though he's the lone pilot charting his small family...

You might think being located on a peninsula necessarily limits a small company's revenue potential. But don't mention that to...

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

The National Association of Wastewater Technicians is pleased to announce Kit Rosefield as the recipient of this year's Excellence in...

If you've got even a single employee – or for that matter, if you run your business as a sole...

Xylem acquires Heartland Pump Xylem acquired Heartland Pump Rental and Sales. Heartland, based in Carterville, Ill., has been a business partner with...

Owner Jeremy Hawkins added this refurbished 2006 Kenworth T800 with a new 5,000-gallon steel tank built out by House of...

Promoting your company can be pricey, but it's necessary for growth. So if you're searching for a way to get...

Donald Goins Jr., who runs the one-man pumping operation P.D. Quik Inc. in Mt. Airy, N.C., likes to say that his vacuum...

MINNESOTA Frost-fighting BMPs Minnesota Pollution Control Agency staffer Barb McCarthy reports that St. Louis County installers have adopted best management practices to...

Three combat tours in Iraq taught Steven Coia that life is too unpredictable for any man's plans, no matter how...