Editorial Articles

There’s nothing that unwinds Josh Campbell more than the distinctive Johnny Pop putt-putt sound of an old two-cylinder John Deere tractor and...

Recently I answered a question from prospective homeowners moving into a house served by a septic system. They indicated that in their...

Name and title or job description: Ned Lang, president Business name and location: Enviroventures, Narrowsburg, New York, and 10 Roto-Rooter franchises in the...

Todd Wolfer added this 2012 International WorkStar with a Pik Rite 4,100-gallon waste and 100-gallon freshwater steel tank and MEC800 with auto-lube...

Putting away the vacuum hose following a septic pumping job can be a messy, backbreaking ordeal. Whether wrapped on hooks on the...

Oil spill containment company increases efficiency with vacuum excavatorsProblem: Carol Van Zandt, owner of VZ Environmental, was challenged by a customer to...

Unlike many small-business owners, Karl Alm had a succession plan from the day he launched his septic pumping enterprise in West Brookfield,...

Snow is on the ground and pumpers everywhere are taking a little time off to go Christmas shopping. That also means it’s...

California wine country has rolling hills, clear air and plenty of sunshine. If you’re in the septic and onsite inspection service business,...

Did you see what she wore to work today? What was she thinking? This is a workplace, not a dance club! How does...

After several years of investigations into the cause of high bacteria levels at a Long Island (New York) beach, the Nassau County...

As the year winds down, once again it’s time to put your books in order for the tax season. And with the sweeping...

Advances in wastewater technology help customers and help the environment, but advances can come with a challenge for installers: finding people with...

Recently I had a question from a reader about a shallow trench pressure distribution system. He is a landlord and his tenants...

Name and title or job description: Brian Wakefield, owner Business name and location: B & J Wakefield Services, Waxahachie, Texas Age: 46 Years...

When I review the Pumper Classy Trucks, I often wonder to myself, “What drives these contractors to go the extra mile to...