Editorial Articles

Different names used to describe sewage tanks in onsite systems

Living in a small town like Blackstone, Mass., population 12,000, sometimes calls for wearing many hats

When Rick Hall started riding along in his father's septic service truck at age 6, Dwight Eisenhower was president of the United States, Hawaii and Alaska were new to the nation, and gasoline was 25 cents a gallon

Telltale clues found inside a freshly pumped tank can prove a septic system is working as it should or in need of significant repairs or replacement

Training & Education; Calendar

Who is qualified to sign off on the health of septic systems in your hometown? A trend in local inspection certifications may offer some surprising answers.

A customer’s positive report about your services is marketing gold. Here’s how to mine it.

We feature Austin’s Pumping Service

Federal cellphone ban for commercial drivers carries hefty fines and stricter CDL rules likely will be adopted at the state level

Targeting upscale customers with top-shelf services, New York’s Elegant Essentials has grown quickly in lean economic times

Gamajet launches website; Newson Gale releases static grounding handbook; RIDGID Reputation Roadshow in full gear; Ditch Witch presents service, Chestnut awards; PowerFlo moves to new facility; ADS purchases Quality Culvert pipe assets; SJE-Rhombus buyer receives SPSM certification; W. Virginia approves Anua Platinum system; ATL pillows used in tanker cleanup

Accounting software options make it easy to stay on top of small business finances

A poster wants to add portable sanitation services to his septic-pumping business and asks for advice on how to get started

Featured new products.

The latest luxury restrooms, shower trailers and accessories offer a step up in service and comfort for your special events customers

Louisiana’s Event Restroom stakes its claim to local film work and the biggest high-profile parties in Cajun Country, and asks for more!