Reshaping an established business sometimes is like a remodeling project on an older home: Despite due diligence, the unexpected still happens. That’s...
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Industry News - March 2021
Grand opening of Renegade Equipment, Sales and Consulting
Mike Grieco opened Renegade Equipment, Sales and Consulting in Longmont, Colorado. The company specializes in construction...
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Product News - March 2021
Duperon Dual Auger System
The Duperon Dual Auger System is a solution to pump clogging caused by flushable wipes and other pump-fouling debris. The...
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Product Spotlight - March 2021
You probably hear claims about “environmentally friendly” household products and appliances regularly, as more Americans become conscious about using less, saving more...
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New NOWRA Executive Director Pushes for a Higher Industry Profile
In January, the longest-serving executive director of the National Onsite Wastewater Recycling Association retired, and the next executive director started. Eric Casey’s...
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Classy Truck of the Month - March 2021
Terry Novak added a white 2012 Peterbilt 348 carrying a 3,300-gallon aluminum tank and PV750 pump from Presvac Systems. Power from the...
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Rules & Regs - March 2021
As part of a tax case, the state Supreme Court exempted portable restrooms from the consumer sales and service tax for their...
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State Snapshot - March 2021
Name and title or job description: Kelly Tucker, service tech, master onsite wastewater pumper and installer, master plumber, journeyman licensed electrician, HVAC tech.
Business...
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Industry News - February 2021
J&J Truck Bodies names sales managerJ&J Truck Bodies and Trailers, a division of Somerset Welding & Steel, announced the appointment of Michael...
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Product Spotlight - February 2021
Imperial Industries introduces durable plastic sight eye
Imperial Industries is marketing a new shatterproof sight eye for vacuum trucks serving septic pumping and...
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Classy Truck of the Month - February 2021
Chad Sims added a Viper red 2020 Peterbilt 348 with a 4,200-gallon aluminum tank and National Vacuum Equipment 4310 blower built out...
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Rules & Regs - February 2021
Voters in Talladega County, Alabama, decisively said septage may not be spread on land in the county. Although the county still had...
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Skip Norsic Finds a Diamond in the Rough
Name and title or job description: Emil “Skip” Norsic Jr., CEO
Business name and location: Emil Norsic & Son, Southampton, New York
Services we offer: Septic tank...
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O&M Is Critical With Pressure Distribution Systems
Recent questions about pressure distribution systems include: What are some of the operation and maintenance issues? And, what should we look for...
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Small-Business Owners Must Be Prepared for the Worst
Imagine this scenario: A septic pumper named Charlie runs a successful business in his hometown. Everything operates smoothly until Charlie passes away...
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Product Focus - February 2021
Cleaning Chemicals
Disinfect2 BioSpear
BioSpear sanitizing solutions from Disinfect2 remain active after drying, allowing continuous disinfecting for up to 90 days with one application. They are available...
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Effective Customer Service Starts by Following the Golden Rule
When Scarlett hung up the phone, she was close to tears. Even more unexpectedly, so was the customer service representative on the...
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It’s Your Father’s Pumper Built For Today’s Owner-Operator
Running a one-truck, one-driver family pumping operation, Bryan Mast doesn’t buy a vacuum truck very often. So when he does, he needs...
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Brian and Mike McMullen are Committed to Providing a Personal Touch for Their Customers
I consider a bad bottle of Heineken to be a personal insult to me,” said the Dutch brewer Freddy Heineken.
Brian and Mike...






















