Editorial Articles

Back in June 1979, two young guys in northern Wisconsin were looking for a way to sell a spare 2,000-gallon vacuum truck...

The fact that Jason Muzzy has started not one, but two successful septic pumping businesses in the last 19 years is a...

Suffolk County, New York, has been a model for tackling nitrogen pollution from onsite wastewater systems. Now, local grants to upgrade treatment...

Entry 288360If your finances are strong, you’re holding three to six months of cash — perhaps more — to make sure you...

Entry 288363In just a few years, Trevor Flannigan has gone from helping to grow an HVAC, sewer service, rooter and plumbing business...

Entry 288366A neighbor recently asked me that age-old question: “How frequently should septic tanks be cleaned?” This query popped up because our...

Name and title or job description: Mike Stairs, president/owner Business name and location: Mike Stairs General Contracting, Lakeville Corner, New Brunswick Age: 56 ...

Creech’s Plumbing - Wilson, North Carolina Stacy Creech added a 2017 crackling red Kenworth T880 carrying a 4,000-gallon steel tank from Lely Tank &...

As demand increases for alternative fuels, Greasezilla brown grease reclaimers may provide a disposal solution and new revenue stream for large haulers...

Wastecorp Pumps Super Dutydual-compartment vacuum pumps The Super Duty line of vacuum pumps from Wastecorp Pumps is available in vacuum trailers, slide-in units...

Infiltrator Water Technologies purchases Presby Environmental Inc. (PEI) Infiltrator Water Technologies announced the purchase of Presby Environmental Inc. (PEI). Presby Environmental manufactures the...

Positive Displacement Blowers Gardner Denver Robuschi Tri-Flow 825 The Gardner Denver Robuschi Tri-Flow 825 blower for combination sewer jetter trucks achieves 19...

I think pumpers are sometimes unfairly criticized for disposal practices by local government officials who don’t understand how the wastewater industry is regulated...

After many years working in portable sanitation, Caryn Smith has learned the importance of planning ahead. Owner with her husband, Clayton Smith,...

I don’t understand what happened. He interviewed so well. But it’s six months later, and it’s obvious. He’s not a good fit. We should...

Press unit helps streamline FOG receiving Problem: Napa Sanitation District in California struggled with a bucket-type screening system for its FOG receiving and...

A case coming before the U.S. Supreme Court this year will look at a critical issue for people who deal with wastewater....

As small and midsize employers continue to struggle to manage ever-increasing health insurance costs, business owners are well advised to reevaluate their...

Two organizations in Vermont are testing a new approach to wastewater management: diverting urine from septic systems, then sanitizing it for use...