Editorial Articles

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...

The new 500-gallon grease trap manufactured by Aero-Tech features just one tank instead of three, which makes it easier to install in...

Yellow grease was the gold in the Wasatch Front for Utah entrepreneur Gerald Pezely.While earning his master’s degree in business administration, he...

Between 2006 and 2010, Grease Masters – founded by John and Pam Remstedt in suburban St. Louis – doubled its gross sales...

Inflammatory statements and unfounded claims fuel much of the nationwide opposition to land-applied biosolids. Committed adversaries treat fallacies published on the Internet...

A decision by a New Jersey appeals court upheld amendments to the state’s Water Quality Management Planning rules that limit nitrates in...

QUESTION: I live in Northern Minnesota, and if I knew then what I know now, I would have insulated my septic tank when...