Editorial Articles

Many pumping contractors build wastewater treatment plants to process the waste they haul, but Steve Macchio of Lindenhurst, N.Y., is in the...

A dependable, hardworking vacuum pump is the heart of any efficient septic-cleaning job. But dependability, reparability and recovery are only a few...

Never underestimate the power of a distinctive, eye-catching business name and logo. For proof, look no further than the smiley faces on...

In 1969, John E. Call established John’s Septic Tank Service in Aberdeen, Md., with little more than a 1957 Dodge 1 1/2-ton...

One of the main considerations when purchasing a new vacuum truck is just how much truck you actually need. There are many...

Should I use a propane tank on my vac truck?Question:I had an old 1-ton truck with a 500-gallon boiler on the back....

An Oregon homeowner received a letter from his township saying he needed to hire a certified inspector to inspect his onsite system....

The headlines have been filled with stories about the credit crunch. Consumer lending is tighter, and loans for business have become much...

To the Editor: We have been out here for nine years, kicking, screaming, yelling about the subject of Zan Ewing’s article in...

As the pumping industry moves from the busy summer season to the fall and winter, it’s time to park your rigs in...

Look at just about anyone’s workspace and you’re bound to see the same thing: piles and piles of paper … on the...

A few weeks ago, the phone rang and I picked it up.“Hello, this is (so and so) from (such and such) Pumping...

Vanair Acquires Air N Arc Vanair Mfg. has acquired Air N Arc Inc. of Hiawatha, Kan., and will relocate operations to its...

When Ronnie and Iris Daniels decided to get into the pumping business recently, they jumped in with a new rig. They ordered...

Moving portable restrooms can be a taxing chore that leaves operators prone to on-the-job injuries. The Mini-Metro Mover from Allied Forward Motion...

Even in a down economy, discriminating customers insist on the best portable sanitation option for backyard weddings, corporate gatherings, and VIP functions....

Question:I believe that there are two mats in a sewage system; one is a clogging mat and there is an underlying biomat....

The General Assembly approved legislation that will require thousands of homeowners within 1,000 feet of Chesapeake Bay and Ocean City tidal waterways...

The Lake of the Ozarks Watershed Alliance in Missouri sent invitations to homeowners to enjoy a free meal while hearing expert advice...