Editorial Articles

The state of Washington is nearing adoption of new risk-based rules governing non-potable onsite water systems. The rules would apply to multifamily,...

Name and title or job description: Jason Birdsong, owner along with wife, Erin Business name and location: JT Septic Co., Claremore, Oklahoma Services we offer: Installations, repairs,...

A service provider I have worked with for a number of years asked whether lower-profile (shallower) septic tanks provided adequate sludge and...

When I graduated from college, I took a job as an entry-level employee at a printing production facility. I worked hard, climbed...

Press moves discharge permit approval, reduces costs Problem: Dave Hapchuk owns and operates a septage receiving facility where he pre-treats septage from his operation and seven...

Dewatering Equipment Bright Technologies, Division of Sebright Products, 0.6-meter skid-mounted belt filter press The compact 0.6-meter skid-mounted belt filter press from Bright Technologies, Division of...

Selecting the best spot to open a contracting service business requires careful consideration. Gary Kes, owner of Benjamin Franklin, The Punctual Plumber,...

This month we’re reaching into the grab bag of Pumper news and notes: A new grease trap safety law should be extended to include...

Playing the hand he’s dealt led Shane Seale to success in the pumping industry. The road wasn’t always smooth, but he learned...

Shaun Skinner appointed as an Isuzu executive officer Shaun Skinner has been appointed as an executive officer of Isuzu Motors Limited of Japan. The...

Curry Supply completes expansion, relocationCurry Supply relocated its main manufacturing facility from Martinsburg, Pennsylvania, to Hollidaysburg, Pennsylvania. The move to 1477 DeGol...

Infiltrator Water Technologies CM-1060 septic tank The Infiltrator Water Tech-nologies CM-1060 septic tank is compression-molded and manufactured using recycled polypropylene. The CM-1060 is the...

Handle-Tech first gained popularity in the gas and oil industry as an effective tool for moving pipes and hoses. The same benefits...

Wray’s Septic Tank & Development, Allegan, Michigan Owner and driver Brian Carroll added a red, white and blue tribute to veterans-themed 2014 Freightliner...

Auburn, Maine, city officials are considering a new onsite design standard to allow development while keeping nutrients out of Lake Auburn, which...

Name and title or job description: Rick Maguire, co-owner with wife Jane Business name and location: Maguire Wastewater Solutions, Virden, Illinois Services we offer: Installation of all...

A few months ago, I wrote a column addressing when it makes sense to add a flow equalization tank to improve system...

Just south of Yellowstone and Grand Teton national parks in Wyoming lies Jackson Hole, a high mountain valley about 50 miles long...

Hose and Fittings Kuriyama of America Alfagomma T704HA Series THE BOOMER The corrugated Alfagomma T704HA Series THE BOOMER industrial sewer vacuum hose from Kuriyama of America is made with...