Editorial Articles

Vac-Con celebrates 40 yearsVac-Con marks its 40th anniversary in 2026. Since its founding in 1986, Vac-Con has been committed to designing and...

A problem employee can be a real pain, affecting everyone around them, damaging a company’s reputation and disrupting business operations.Dealing effectively with...

Hydroexcavation units are no longer the hulking behemoths they once were. Units are now being designed to be used in tight urban...

Superior 5E FLEX battery-powered smoke blowerSuperior Signal’s 5E FLEX battery-powered smoke blower is designed for smoke-testing building plumbing and laterals to quickly...

System pretreats camp grease interceptor and seeds downstream septic system with aerobic microorganismsProblem: Chewonki, an internationally recognized environmental education nonprofit focused on...

Advanced Treatment UnitsAnua PuraSys SBRThe Anua PuraSys SBR is an effective solution for repairing failed systems and rejuvenating tired drainfields. It ships...

This whiteout 2015 Freightliner toting a 5,000-gallon steel tank and Battioni/Chandler Vac BLW-210 Blower Package built out by Stephenson Specialty Trucks has...

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...