Superior Signal 5E FLEX battery-powered smoke blower
Superior Signal’s 5E FLEX battery-powered smoke blower is designed for smoke-testing building plumbing and laterals to...
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Classy Truck of the Month - April 2024
President Bernie Noble added a white and blue 2023 Western Star 49X carrying a 5,000-gallon steel tank and National Vacuum Equipment Challenger...
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Group Protects Popular Constructed Lakes in Arkansas and Missouri
Clear constructed lakes in the Ozarks of southwest Missouri and northwest Arkansas attract many thousands of tourists for all manner of recreation.
The...
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What Do We Know About New Plastics Reaching the Septic System?
Laundry and dishwasher pods and sheets are made with or wrapped in petroleum-based plastic called polyvinyl alcohol, also called PVA or PVOH....
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Product Focus: Portable Sanitation and Special Events
Decals/Magnets/Signage
Allied Graphics decalsDecals from Allied Graphics are designed to stick and stay on portable restrooms in tough environments. The long-life vinyl decals...
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7 Steps to Improve Safety and Worker Reliability
A technician spills a toxic chemical. She isn’t injured, but easily could have been. The hazmat cleanup costs more than $10,000 and...
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Another Sad Reminder About Lid Safety
We can never put too much emphasis on septic tank security. Evidence of that is the recent deaths of two young children...
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The Reppa Family Goal: Never Say “No” to Your Customers!
When opportunity knocks at Macy’s Services in Jackson, Wyoming, someone is always eager to answer the door. And by doing so, owners...
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Island Life in the Pacific Northwest Creates Wastewater Challenges
Name and title or job description: Jason Kramer, owner
Business name and location: A1 Septic on Lopez, Lopez Island, Washington, one of the...
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Rules & Regs: California approves regulations for converting wastewater into drinking water
The California State Water Resources Control Board approved regulations that would allow water agencies to develop treatment procedures to convert wastewater into...
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Industry News - April 2024
Satellite Industries announces John Babcock as CEO
Satellite Industries announced the promotion of John Babcock to CEO. Babcock served as president of Satellite Industries...
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Industry News - March 2024
Super Products signs new dealer agreementSuper Products has signed with Cleveland-based MTech as a new dealer partner. MTech will serve municipalities and...
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Product Spotlight: Hydroexcavation unit designed for hard, heavy use
The TRUVAC APXX hydroexcavator is built with a variety of standard features to work reliably in rugged climates and environments.With multiple axle...
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Classy Truck of the Month - March 2024
Bay State Sewage Disposal added a 2024 Western Star 47X painted in Western Star Red and carrying a 5,500-gallon waste/200-gallon freshwater aluminum...
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Rules & Regs: Cape Cod Health Board Refuses to Drop Nitrogen Rules
A Realtors association asked health authorities in Tisbury, Massachusetts, to reconsider new nitrogen-reducing onsite regulations. The health board refused.
Last fall, the Tisbury...
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Manitoba Needs to Update Onsite Regulations — Then Enforce Them
Name and title or job description: Brett Gaudry, ownerBusiness name and location: BNS Excavating, Teulon, ManitobaServices we offer: Septic installations and repairsAge:...
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Pay Attention to Emerging Employment Law Changes
Employment laws change over time. Employers and human resource leaders who follow the latest directives not only avoid lawsuits and fines, but...
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Options Emerge to Reduce Microbially Induced Corrosion of Concrete
Corrosion of concrete is not a new topic, but it rears its ugly head from time to time. It was first documented...
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Case Studies: Advanced Treatment Units
Septic system enhancement unit solves biomat clogging issue
Problem: The drainfield at an Indiana church was ponding, and after investigating the issue, Orenco Systems technicians...





















