Editorial Articles

Name and title or job description: Travis Wolfe, project manager Business name and location: Anderson Pump House, a division of Aquifer Distribution, both family-owned Saskatchewan...

Recently I have had a few reports of effluent screens plugging with frequencies of less than a year, requiring more frequent cleaning....

If your company’s going to grow, you need organizational processes that are streamlined and efficient. Bookkeeping is a key part of that...

CASE STUDY: Root problem eliminated on lakeside easement Problem: A neighborhood in Liberty, Missouri, had a heavily root-bound easement. Access was difficult as the 1,280-foot line...

Cable Drain Cleaning Machines Duracable DM55 The 3/4 hp DM55 drain cleaning machine from Duracable is designed for safety and ease of use with a maintenance-free, high-torque 10-1...

The Urban Dictionary describes ghosting as “the act of suddenly ceasing all communication with someone the subject is dating, but no longer...

Well, it finally happened. After years of hearing pumpers joke around about the ultimate way to punish customers who don’t want to...

When Chad Sims purchased a bigger vacuum truck in 2019, he had no idea what 2020 would be like. But the purchase...

Service truck keeps drivers under endorsement limit Laws and restrictions often play a factor in choosing the best equipment for your business,...

LunarGlo LunarVent solarventilation fans LunarVent solar ventilation fans from LunarGlo utilize the same high-efficiency solar cells used in LunarGlo solar lighting units. The LunarVent’s...

Vacuum Truck Rentals named authorized service center Vacuum Truck Rentals (VTR) has partnered with GapVax and Kaiser Premier and is now an authorized warranty...

Universal Vacuum Service, Hearne, Texas Jimmie Deal added an American flag-themed 2021 Freightliner M2 built out by KaryMore with a 2,850-gallon aluminum tank...

A group of organizations in Alabama will receive $4.85 million from the U.S. Agriculture Department to develop rural wastewater solutions for the...

Name and title or job description: Todd Stair, vice president. I wear all hats — master plumber restricted, soil tester, septage operator, customer...

About a year ago I wrote about troubleshooting some problems with system backups and mentioned it was important to periodically inspect and...

When Scott Chase was approached by a master gardeners group to present a program on landscaping over septic system drainfields, his first...

Positive Displacement Blowers Howden 827 DVJ The 827 DVJ dry-vacuum blower from Howden is a heavy-duty unit with integral ductile iron impellers. The casing headplates, gear cover and...

Big Data is critical to business success because it provides important insights and information. Large enterprises use sophisticated systems to track data...

Do you ever wonder how the myth that septic tanks never need pumping gets propagated and remains alive no matter how hard...