Editorial Articles

Root intrusion is one of the most common and most overlooked issues found during onsite wastewater treatment system inspections. While many inspectors...

Delta County Environmental Health in Colorado gathered with septic cleaners, installers and engineers to discuss upcoming state regulatory changes for the industry,...

Name and title or job description: Robert Sweeney, M.S., registered environmental health specialist, president of Environmental Management Systems Inc.Business name and location:...

Onsite wastewater treatment systems are designed to receive only a specified daily flow. When an OWTS is designed and installed, the site’s...

Something goes sideways at work — missed deadlines, bad customer feedback, you name it — and the first suggestion is, “We need...

The Water & Wastewater Equipment, Treatment & Transport Show provides an overwhelming amount of innovation, education and networking. It’s easy to spend...

Sara Palmer was skeptical when her husband, Todd, quit his job in construction to launch T. Palmer Septic Service in Danbury, Connecticut,...

Strong, durable nozzles are crucial for hydroexcavation because they ensure efficient and reliable soil removal, protect equipment and extend the lifespan of...

Zoeller Pump Pivot Pak IS accessoryThe Pivot Pak IS from Zoeller Pump is an independent accessory designed to reduce the float switch voltage...

As professionals in the wastewater and onsite industry, we’ve always prided ourselves on doing the hard, unseen work that keeps communities healthy...

Bobby Davis Jr. added to his fleet recently with this red, black, gray and white 2025 Kenworth T480 toting a 4,000-gallon steel...

Homeowners living near four waterbodies in Citrus County, Florida, are subject to new septic regulations as of Dec. 15, 2025, the Citrus...

Name and title or job description: Collin Smith, co-owner Business name and location: Smith Septic Inc., Rochester, IllinoisServices we offer: Septic and grease...

Businesses are currently facing one of the most severe employee engagement crises in history. Burnout, dissatisfaction, transactional mindsets and a global political...

Pumping a holding tank is typically straightforward, but you should still evaluate several key factors to ensure the tank is performing as...

Kyle Voss and Chad Riddersen can’t stop themselves from talking about entrepreneurship whenever they gather for family barbecues. Despite working in very...

Who knows what COLE means or stands for? I do! I met Bob Kendall for the first time in person at the first...

It started with a $5,000 1972 Ford 700 Series fire tanker truck for Mike and Rene Russell, but that was 23 years...

SJE acquires AMI Global SJE announced the acquisition of AMI Global from Cimbria Capital. With the combined capabilities, SJE expects to accelerate the...