Editorial Articles

RIDGID PTEC 3000 tailpiece cutterThe PTEC 3000 tailpiece extension cutter from RIDGID provides the ability to cut, deburr and bevel thin-walled plastic...

The rear-mounted Power Flex flexible telescopic boom from Vac-Con Inc. provides operators with increased versatility in hydroexcavation and industrial cleaning applications. The...

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

Sometimes there can be misunderstandings on how to maintain your National Association of Wastewater Technicians recertification when it comes to continuing education,...

Whether you've been in business for a while or are just starting, your service needs to be found by customers. Doing so...

Your lawyer may not automatically tell you everything you need to know about legal services. If you don't ask questions,...

Elastec/American Marine acquires BoomVaneElastec/American Marine, manufacturer of oil spill recovery equipment, acquired BoomVane technology from ORC of Sweden. BoomVane is an aquatic...

You make the annual pilgrimage to the Pumper & Cleaner Environ-mental Expo for a variety of reasons ... surely to...

Founded and platted in 1821, Indianapolis (population 876,804) is known for being located at the "Crossroads of America.'' And its...

Let the beauty pageant begin! It's time for the 7th annual Classy Truck of the Year competition. Over the past year, we've...

Owner Rick Hall has had this 1973 Kenworth with extended hood for 30 years. He recently completed a full restoration of the...

High achievers. Go-getters. Type-A personalities. Whatever you call them, one thing is certain: These people want to do it all,...

Just like a lot of you, I enjoy looking at what's new in work trucks. We walk the aisles at...

WISCONSINNew board memberThe Wisconsin Onsite Water Recycling Association appointed Steve Jentges of WSK Service Company/Statewide Septic Services to complete the remainder of...

Keeping grease from building up and clogging drain lines can be an ongoing problem as well as a source of additional...

Dewatering system keeps grease from entering treatment plant Problem: Grease from the collection system and waste haulers was entering the Jackson Energy...

QUESTION: What are the soil factors used to determine the long term acceptance rate (LTAR) or soil-sizing factor? ANSWER: This is one of...

Ten of 19 counties with first-magnitude springs have voted to opt out of having septic tank inspection programs, according to the state...

Pharmaceutical-drug contamination of groundwater, rivers, lakes and other waterways is a growing problem as millions of Americans flush unused or...