Editorial Articles

Question: Who charges extra for those tanks that are solid from top to bottom? How much do you charge? Answers: We usually charge by the...

Personalized polyethylene septic tank lid covers from Hedstrom Plastics offer septic pumpers a way to effectively retain customer accounts, especially where new...

Dust Control Introduces Long-Throw Evaporator The DBE-1000 long-throw evaporator from Dust Control Technology is designed to dissipate excess water in large areas. The...

Septic system maintenance can provide long-term, cost-saving benefits for your customers and add to your bottom line. Often ailing systems can be brought...

With its frigid, unforgiving winters, rugged, rough terrain and array of unique and seasonal industries – think everything from oil refineries to...

The black cloud over J. Douglas Adcox, a homebuilder in Phoenix, Ariz., had a silver lining – the National Association of Wastewater...

Finding septic tanks is all in a day’s work for many pumpers. They use everything from sophisticated cameras with sondes to shovels,...

QUESTION: I read a recent article about hydraulic load testing that calls attention to some disagreement about the way to do the...

WISCONSIN: Exempting Surface Discharge The July Wisconsin Onsite Water Recycling Association newsletter details members’ efforts to stop legislation to offset the cost of...

As the 2011 busy season draws to a close, economic and environmental factors are aligning to encourage more liquid waste carriers to...

Caring for an elderly loved one is stressful enough, but trying to manage a full- or even part-time job simultaneously can be...

This 2011 Peterbilt truck with a 3,000-gallon steel tank from Lely Manufacturing Inc. is the latest service rig for owners Jim and...

It will never be more convenient to attend the Pumper & Cleaner Environmental Expo International than in 2012, when the biggest tradeshow...

Aqua-Zyme Disposal Systems Inc. The 30-yard ADS dewatering unit from Aqua-Zyme Disposal Systems Inc. can dewater approximately 22,000 gallons of grease trap waste...

Wastequip Names VP, Launches Ad Campaign Wastequip promoted Shawn King to vice president of sales, responsible for outside sales. She has held various...

“Protect your good name,” your grandmother probably told you one time or another. She was probably talking about your reputation. These days, though,...

Todd Frank, an intern at the National Association of Wastewater Transporters, is developing an Excel spreadsheet with a feasibility study for pumpers...

This feature in Pumper reports noteworthy conversations that take place in Pumper Discussion, an email based forum for industry professionals sponsored by...

Max-Life Introduces Grit Catcher The Vac Trap grit catcher from Max Life Mfg. Corp. features a 6- to 24-inch throat for easier connection...