Editorial Articles

In the 1980s, Jack Coleman was a Teamster driver working for a concrete company. He enjoyed the work but had bigger goals...

When told his truck was named the 2023 Classy Truck of the Year, Stacy Creech couldn’t help but chuckle reflecting on how...

Rotary vane pumps are the gold standard for powering the vacuum system on most septic service trucks. But power limitations can sometimes...

Cory McDonald added a 2024 Western Star 47X painted Western Star white and carrying a 4,250-gallon stainless steel tank and National Vacuum...

The 6th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals ruled against Geomatrix LLC in its antitrust lawsuit with the wastewater standards organization NSF International....

Name and title or job description: Craig Sapriken, owner/operator Business name and location: All Around Septic Services, Slocan Park, British ColumbiaServices we offer:...

The COVID-19 pandemic disrupted business operations like nothing we’ve experienced in the modern era. As providers of essential services, some companies like septic...

If a customer contacts you fearing their property with a septic system may be burned in a wildfire, you should recommend they...

Despite our best efforts, it’s not as easy as it looks to get the new-employee training equation right. We train too early,...

A fair amount of my wastewater education over the years came from attending the largest trade show serving the wastewater industry, now...

Many working moms admit achieving balance in life can feel impossible. While juggling a career with child care, something always seems out...

Sand filtration system for site with high water table Problem: A three-bedroom home was being built on a tight lot in Norwalk, Ohio. The...

Septic pumper publishes new children’s bookEmmett Tisdale, owner of South-Carolina based A-1 Affordable Septic Tank Service, published a new children’s book, How...

“Simple but effective” was the goal when ScreencO was designing the Trash Master 600, a high-volume receiving screen for both municipalities and...

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 sewer laterals....

Stacy Creech added a 2023 Kenworth T880S painted Kenworth Radiant Red Effect and carrying a 4,500-gallon waste/250-gallon freshwater steel tank and National...

The Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development has launched a $30 million fund to help food businesses pay the cost of...

Name and title or job description: Patrick Kern, vice president, and Chase Kern, general manager Business name and location: Paramount Wastewater Solutions LLC,...

Advanced Treatment Units Delta Treatment Systems ECOPOD-NR The ECOPOD-NR for advanced wastewater treatment from Delta Treatment Systems is designed to meet the growing demand for...