Editorial Articles

Owner Mike Lynn upgraded a 2012 Peterbilt 348 with a new 4,000-gallon steel tank and National Vacuum Equipment 866 Challenger pump and...

PFAS, a group of manmade substances called “forever chemicals,” have become an environmental issue worldwide. Now the U.S. wastewater industry is starting...

Name and title or job description: Dave Bartholomew, president Business name and location: Bartholomew Water Services, Inc., Phoenix, Arizona Services we offer: Inspection, operation and maintenance of...

Over the past year, I have had a couple of readers/homeowners in lakeshore areas ask why septic system setbacks and requirements are...

It’s becoming increasingly difficult for small towns across Vermont to remain economically viable. The reason? A lack of public wastewater treatment systems,...

Bacteria/Chemicals – Grease Century Chemical Bio-Snake Blocks Century Chemical’s Bio-Snake Blocks are designed to ensure proper functioning conditions for a customer’s grease trap. Adding a...

Cape Cod Biochemical Launches New Bacteria ProductCape Cod Biochemical created a new product, Jump Start, designed to accelerate bacterial growth immediately after...

Franklin Electric NCX series explosion-proof pumps The new NCX Series of explosion-proof submersible nonclog pumps from FPS, a brand of Franklin Electric, are certified...

Ameri-Can Engineering’s Bird passes away Ronald C. “Ron” Bird, founder of Ameri-Can Engineering Co., passed away Aug. 30, 2021. He was 89. Bird...

Southern Comfort Portables, Carriere, Mississippi Shannon and Zack Atkisson added a Radar Blue 2015 Kenworth T880 built out by Amthor International with a...

The U.S. Supreme Court ruled in favor of an Amish community and against Filmore County, Minnesota, which had ordered the Amish to...

Name and title or job description: Chris Gulley, president and chief executive officer Business name and location: Gulley Septic Services and Gulley Construction, Stevenson, Alabama Services...

Following a column about sequential distribution a few months ago, I have received some comments and questions about installation and operation of...

Maybe you shared a faded futon as college roommates or a secondhand Chevy as brother and sister. Whatever the circumstances were that...

Program connects restroom users directly and privately with operators Problem: A Texas PRO got a contract to providing portable restrooms for a golf event. There...

Business Software AllyPro software AllyPro is business management software designed to reduce the cost of operations and simplify processes. It allows review of critical business...

PRO appreciates value of his service truck Problem: Chase Johnson, owner of Executive Sanitation in Kensington, Minnesota, suffered a major business loss in 2020...

Decals/Magnets/Labels Allied Graphics decals Decals from Allied Graphics are designed to stand up to tough environments. Their adhesive is designed exclusively for the portable restroom industry...

The high level of distress many small-business owners and managers experience during a crisis is unsettling, but normal. When displaced from work...