Editorial Articles

Pumpers join the social media revolution with all the best intentions. But if my surfing around looking at Facebook pages and Twitter...

Jamie Miller candidly admits that he used to be one of those pumpers who was a solid technician but a not-so-great businessman....

After a lot of buildup, the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision in a closely watched wastewater case turned out to be less than...

Sewer Equipment announces new dealersSewer Equipment announced its newest full-line dealers: Brown Equipment Co. in Indiana, Ohio and Kentucky and MSC Equipment...

Conde ProVac is built for effective service in tight spaces Not every pumping scenario can be handled by backing up a vacuum truck, loading...

Sewer Equipment 800 Series IV truck jetThe 800 Series IV truck jet from Sewer Equipment offers several features that are helpful in...

Mahoney Environmental, Joliet, Illinois Mahoney Environmental added a custom silver metallic 2019 Freightliner 114SD with a 2,800-gallon waste and 1,400-gallon freshwater aluminum tank...

Name and title or job description: Michael Martin, ownerBusiness name and location: Earthworks Inc., Presque Isle, MaineServices we offer: Our primary work...

I often receive questions from homeowners about their septic systems. It’s no surprise that they are usually about a specific problem they...

Centrifugal pumps end cycling issue  for manufacturer Problem: A Midwestern vacuum truck builder was experiencing constant overheating and failure of washdown pumps due...

BlowersHowden 827 DVJThe 827 DVJ dry-vacuum blower from Howden is a heavy-duty unit with integral ductile iron impellers. The casing headplates, gear...

The National Onsite Wastewater Recycling Association reports progress in convincing Congress to establish a grant program to help low-income Americans repair or...

Ben could hardly wait to set up his own business after years of working for a large company. Knowing the demographics of...

Wanton septage disposal rate increases by cash-strapped municipalities continue to point to an inevitable change in the private wastewater sector: More and...

A couple of years ago, a customer asked Sharon Bonner if there was a way to reduce the high costs associated with...

Cable Drain Cleaning MachinesDuracable DuraFlexHair clogs, wadded paper towels and grease buildup are enough to stop up a drain; tree roots are...

Frank Aguirre sees a problem with septic inspections, and he wants to do something about it by forming a citizens lobbying group...

Entry 287426There is an old proverb that goes, “Give a person a fish, and you feed them for a day. Teach a...

In a few months, we’ll be entering the season of giving. It’s that magical time between Thanksgiving and Christmas when generous hearts...