Editorial Articles

Life changes. Sometimes for the better. Sometimes for the worse. Managing a business is no small task even when things are even-keeled,...

Brian Haboush bought Krueger’s Septic Services after a 25-year career in data center network and cloud security solutions serving major corporations. So it...

Despite years of public outreach and a successful lawsuit, some wet wipe manufacturers continue to label their products “flushable,” leading to costly...

Hose Reels COXREELS V-100 SeriesThe COXREELS V-100 Series product line has been expanded with the new 1 1/4-inch vacuum hose reel V-112-735 without...

J&J Portable Sanitation adds Ray to sales team J&J Portable Sanitation announced Tonya Ray has joined its sales team. With over 14 years’ experience...

Rick and Joanne Lindsay say the favorite truck in their fleet is the one that’s been with them the longest, this white...

North Carolina-based nonprofit, Water Well Trust, accepted a $3 million grant from the USDA Decentralized Water Systems program to distribute to rural...

Name and title or job description: Kyle Nix, president and co-ownerBusiness name and location: S&M Nix Enterprises, Depauw, IndianaServices we offer: Septic...

Karen Mancl is professor emerita of food, agricultural and biological engineering at The Ohio State University. She is a nationally known expert...

Another joy of adulting. I’ve got to have one of those thorny conversations. Not fun.” Difficult conversations are inevitable at some point in...

It’s not uncommon to see sites with soil or size limitations housing systems utilizing pressure distribution. Low-pressure pipe distribution involves the use of...

This column frequently addresses established pumpers. It’s often aimed at providing tips to increase profits, expand offerings, lead employees and everything in...

In 1952 Clayton Williams began to think that pumping septic tanks might be a more lucrative line of work than his current...

Vac-Con expands network with new dealer in Georgia Florida-based Vac-Con announced a strategic partnership with Carolina Environmental Systems as its newest authorized dealer...

Superior 5E FLEX battery-powered smoke blowerSuperior Signal’s 5E FLEX battery-powered smoke blower is designed for smoke-testing building plumbing and laterals to quickly...

Choosing the right pump for your vacuum truck requires careful consideration. Bigger vacuum can mean moving faster from Job A to Job...

Decals/Magnets/SignageAllied Graphics decalsAllied Graphics offers decals specially designed for the portable toilet industry. They have developed adhesives designed exclusively for portable units...

Command centers deployed for presidential inauguration Problem: The 2025 inauguration and parade for President Donald Trump was held in Washington, D.C., on Jan. 20,...

Dennis Page added an aqua blue Western Star 49X to the fleet at Harmony Environmental. The truck carries a custom built 5200/200-gallon...