Editorial Articles

People say the darndest things in an effort to discredit mandated maintenance of onsite systems.

You’ve worked hard to build a good name and customer recognition for your pumping business. Now it’s time to protect your reputation.

Leasing is an option for property and buildings used to start up or grow an existing pumping business.

Indiana’s LaPorte County stands alone in the state in requiring repair or replacement of failing systems at home sales; works to build consensus with installers and real estate interests.

It’s important to understand how water moves through different soils when diagnosing septic system performance issues.

Get the right equipment and follow these procedures to safely inspect the inside of your truck’s vacuum tank.

Pumpers, installers and their customers would benefit if state and local health officials would give latitude to solve septic system challenges.

The pumping business has been rewarding for Ohio’s Gene Morris. He’s still adapting to new technologies, but at the same time looking for a winning retirement plan.

Pumpers should drive home the point to customers, neighbors and local government that we’re all responsible for disposal of human waste.

Wisconsin’s Schulteis Pumping finds success by focusing on one profitable specialty and letting go of related wastewater services.

Show your gratitude to employees and customers, and reap the benefits of more revenue and a happier crew.

Coverage experts lay out a plan for pumpers to protect themselves against any legal claims that come along.

Oklahoma State University’s Onsite Wastewater Treatment Training Facility features a variety of demonstration systems placed in a public garden setting.