Editorial Articles

Infiltrator Introduces Quick4 Plus Chamber The Quick4 Plus High Capacity Chamber from Infiltrator Systems is designed for 36-inch-wide septic system installations. The 4-foot-long...

The mobile dewatering truck from ABCO Industries Ltd. removes about 75 to 85 percent of liquids from septic tank waste. The result...

Like many couples running small septic service outfits, Brad and Kim Heath of Best Septic Tank Cleaning and Transport Inc. in Rosenberg,...

Despite a challenging economy, Robert Dimmick is confident several things will always keep his business — Dimmick Wastewater Services in Randolph, Vt....

A four-year research and development project at the Smiths Creek Landfill in St. Clair County, Mich., has proven that injecting liquid from...

His hair was soaked with nervous perspiration; around his waist rested the champion’s belt; in his hand were clutched ten crisp $100...

Environmental advocacy groups Heal the Ocean and Heal the Bay filed a lawsuit against the California State Water Resources Control Board for...

I want to share the information I have received in response to the February Septic System Answer Man column in Pumper. That...

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

As consumers are bombarded with so many messages from companies offering products and services, effective marketing might be as critical to your...

Every business needs a cost-effective way to keep their name and services in front of prospects and existing customers. For many business...

Owner John deVeaux started his new septic service business by outfitting this snappy red, white and blue 2004 Freightliner M2 vacuum rig...

Cal-State Site Services Acquires Nature Calls Cal-State Site Services Inc., Sima Valley, Calif., has acquired Nature Calls Port A Potties and its restrooms,...

If you extend credit to your customers, sooner or later you’ll have trouble collecting unpaid bills. Your first goal, of course, is...

A disorganized industry, legislative and regulatory ignorance/inertia, public misconceptions, and a bias against the onsite/decentralized wastewater industry from competing interests have led...

Question: I have a 1,000-gallon tank on my truck, but with the front primary inlet (with stainless steel ball) it doesn’t hold any...

Honda Introduces GX Engine Line Single-cylinder, horizontal-shaft GX120, GX160 and GX200 model engines from Honda Power Equipment are designed for generators, water pumps...

Summit Reminders Plus software from Ritam Technologies LP provides repetitive-service businesses, such as septic tank pumpers, the tools to more easily track...

Surviving the wild economic ride and choppy real estate market of the past few years would be a huge challenge for any...