Editorial Articles

It’s the little things that count when looking to impress a VIP corporate client or discriminating festival guest. When your next special...

When manufacturers decide to ramp up production of hybrid vacuum trucks, you just might see Tim Kettler, president of Action Septic Service...

In business circles, “See you in court!” is out. “Let’s arbitrate!” is in. As the costs of lawsuits have climbed out of sight,...

The National Association of Wastewater Transporters is partnering with the California Onsite Wastewater Association to present the Waste Treatment Workshop, Oct. 6-7,...

Question: I’m interested in cleaning drainfields and flow-testing with water or air. Thoughts? Answers: I have been cleaning drainfields since around 1990. I first tried...

Boutique portable sanitation provider Full Moon Rentals has built a specialty with star power, serving a thriving niche film and television production...

Ken Wertz is a ball of energy and ambition, always has been. “I can’t sit still, so I’m always looking for something...

With four local competitors, Scott Thone knows full well how important name recognition is to his business, Arkansas Portable Toilet Rentals Inc....

Changes proposed by the Ontario Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing would bring onsite regulations in line with those recently established by...

I received another interesting letter concerning the deterioration of concrete septic tanks, particularly compartmented tanks. The letter from Lupe De la Garza...

INDIANA: Helping a Children’s Charity Members of the Indiana Onsite Wastewater Professional Association helped New Song Mission, a Christian nonprofit organization, build homes...

COLE Publishing, which has brought you Pumper magazine for going on 32 years, is taking on a new and critical role in...

Spam. Email chain letters. Obnoxious or off-color jokes … These are just a few things that annoy business professionals when it comes...

Owner Tracy Van Ryen-Kiefer brought this 2011 International 7500 rig with MaxxForce Diesel engine and Eaton Fuller 10-speed transmission into service to...

Klaus Joins Blower-Tech Solutions Manfred Klaus joined Blower-Tech Solutions as outside sales representative and service technician. He has 35 years of vacuum pump...

Dear Pumper: I enjoy Pumper tremendously, as well as many other COLE Publishing publications. Where else can you get so much relevant information...

Legal fees are a necessary cost of doing business, but you don’t want them to get out of hand. Fortunately, you can...

The National Association of Wastewater Transporters has spent the last five years training individuals to dewater septage and grease trap waste to...

Question: What is the purpose of the product called a Duck Bill (quick couplers from Atlanta Rubber and Hydraulics). The closest description I...