Editorial Articles

As many of you are aware, I have been involved with numerous education programs and efforts over the years. Probably more than...

When should a pumper trade in a smaller vacuum truck and go big? I had to ask myself this question when I...

Name and title or job description: Tim Lubbers, president – installer, maintainer Business: Lubbers Excavating, Andale, Kansas Age: 59 Years in the industry: 31 Association involvement:...

Todd Boomhower added this red, white, and blue 2003 International 8600 with a new 3,300-gallon steel tank and National Vacuum Equipment 400...

Dave and Katy McGregor bought an all-black with pink lettering 2007 Peterbilt 335 built out by Vacutrux Limited with a 4,300-gallon steel...

Septic system installer Brady Rettkowski knew there had to be a better way. The Oregon-based contractor was spending an inordinate amount of...

The Vertical Panel Smooth Side, double-wall, end-dump trailer from Vantage Trailers is available in widths of 76, 85, 91, 96 and 102...

Thomas Edwards, longtime owner of J-Town Johns and GMF Associates in Johnstown, Pennsylvania, passed away Sept. 25 at age 75. In addition...

Subsurface bed system solves tight site challengesProblem: A two-bedroom home built in 1925 in La Porte, Indiana, failed the septic inspection during...

In nearly seven years as owners, Alan and Pam Astin have roughly tripled the gross revenue of Davis Concrete Products.They have expanded...

In our fast-paced world, it seems like everyone checks out a service company on their smartphones, making snap judgments on which contractor...

FFor many small medium-sized businesses, accessing valuable company information in the digital world — whether it’s a password, an important email or...

In Chuck Lang Jr.’s area of central Ohio, competition has become fierce for septic tank pumping over the past 10 years. Yet...

Estimates say there are 90,000 cesspools in use across the Hawaiian Islands, and now their days are numbered. This spring, the state...

This could be you someday: You’ve spent your working life building up your pumping business. Your reputation for quality service has enabled...

Once you’re outside the cities of Tennessee, you won’t find much municipal sewer service. Onsite systems are common for wastewater treatment, and...

Grease digester helps keep restaurant drainline clearProblem: The owner of a Menasha, Wisconsin, restaurant saw his system backing up into the three-compartment...

Among my frequently asked questions: “What can be done to protect a system against flooding?” And: “If the system has been flooded,...