Editorial Articles

I recently addressed biomat development and its importance in treating septic tank effluent. In gravity distribution systems, the biomat distributes effluent across...

Fan-cooled washdown pump solves overheating issue Problem: A Midwestern OEM/maintenance shop owner was having trouble finding the correct pump for one of his customers. He...

Blowers National Vacuum Equipment Challenger 1600 The Challenger 1600 from National Vacuum Equipment is a 1,600 cfm tri-lobe blower designed for continuous duty at maximum vacuum. It employs rotors...

Five years after contaminated water in Flint became a national news story, Michigan’s governor announced a huge infrastructure bill to address water...

The Outer Banks region of coastal North Carolina has seen increased flooding and more intense storms in recent years. A related concern...

If there is one thing about business that doesn’t change, it’s that business will always change! Be it through the advent of new technology,...

Entry 287057 Centrisys/CNP announces two promotions Centrisys/CNP promted Josh Gable to director of sales and Brett Bevers to regional sales manager. Gable was most recently regional...

COXREELS PC10 Series power cord reel The PC10 Series power cord reel from COXREELS joins its UL-approved product line in both the U.S...

Locator adds GPS positioning for added crew efficiency The UtiliGuard 2, a multifrequency utility locator from Subsite Electronics, is available in standard and...

Dale Miller & Sons bought a white 2019 Freightliner M2 with a 4,000-gallon aluminum tank and National Vacuum Equipment 4310 blower built...

Name and title or job description: Randy Thomas, owner-operator Business name and location: Wayne’s Backhoe & Excavation, Victoria Beach, Manitoba Services we offer: Maintenance, installation and service...

Recently, a reader in Canada asked about the beneficial characteristics of the biomat. He had read some articles or fact sheets where...

Sand filtration system a fit for property with shallow water table Problem: An owner in North Smithfield, Rhode Island, needed to replace a cesspool...

Advanced Treatment Units Clarus Environmental Fusion Clarus Environmental’s Fusion systems are drop-in wastewater treatment units designed for decentralized applications where effluent quality must meet or...

A proposal to increase residential development in the Dolores River Valley has residents of Montezuma County, Colorado, concerned about water quality and housing...

The coronavirus pandemic has created a challenging climate for small businesses. Financial concerns are butting up against public health interests. With that...

January C.L. Boswell Jr. SepticMechanicsville, MarylandClarence Boswell Jr., added a pearl white over pearl purple 2005 Peterbilt 335 with a 2,500-gallon steel tank...

Customer: Hi, I’m having a problem with my bill. I’m being charged $50 more than what I expected. Could someone please help? I’m...

Ryan Carey was on the way to another appointment when his cellphone rang. It was one of his drivers, who sounded frantic....