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Safety Hazards When Pumping Septic Systems
A septic tank, both new and existing, is considered a confined space. I cannot tell you the number of times someone has...
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Going Once, Going Twice, SOLD!
In 1979, a pumper named Pete Lawonn expressed to his friend Bob Kendall that it was time for him to sell a...
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Product Spotlight: Compact hydrovac boosts productivity in tight spots
Compact hydroexcavators are important because they offer a precise and controlled method for digging, especially around underground utilities, minimizing damage. Ditch Witch...
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Product News - June 2025
Superior 5E FLEX battery-powered smoke blower
Superior Signal’s 5E FLEX battery-powered smoke blower is designed for smoke-testing building plumbing and laterals to quickly find faults,...
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Product Focus: Septage Disposal Management
Dewatering EquipmentBDP Industries DSP Screw Press
The DSP Screw Press from BDP Industries is a heavy-duty option for those looking for dewatering performance in a...
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Industry News - June 2025
502 Equipment named new Harben dealer
502 Equipment, based in La Grange, Kentucky, announced its new partnership with Harben. As part of this...
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Classy Truck of the Month - June 2025
Darrin Lafreniere added a black 2025 Western Star 49X with a 4,000-gallon Imperial steel tank and Fruitland 870 series pump built out...
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Rules and Regs: North Carolina Awards Funds to Fix Septic Systems
The town of Nags Head in Dare County, North Carolina, will receive $500,000 in Clean Water State Revolving Loan Funds for septic...
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Minnesota Pumper Finds Help in National Association
Name and title or job description: Brian Koski, owner, chief executive officer
Business name and location: Septic Check, Milaca, MinnesotaServices we offer: We...
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Dye Tests Promote Septic System Health
Maggie Morehouse is an environmental health specialist II with the Environmental Health Division of Thurston County, Washington, and is the division’s dye...
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Taking on a Leadership Role
Last quarter, 1.2 million entrepreneurs officially started new businesses. A lot of new founders, sure, but down from the 1.4 million who...
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The Ins and Outs of Pumping Grease
Across the country, there has been a noticeable increase in food enthusiasts and specialty restaurants. And with that, grease traps.
Effective grease traps...
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Preparing Your Business for Your Leave
Life changes. Sometimes for the better. Sometimes for the worse. Managing a business is no small task even when things are even-keeled,...
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Changing Hands Grows Septic Company
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...
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Product Spotlight: Cleansing foam product is a septic-safe alternative to wet wipes
Despite years of public outreach and a successful lawsuit, some wet wipe manufacturers continue to label their products “flushable,” leading to costly...
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Product Focus: Vacuum Trucks
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...
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Industry News - May 2025
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...
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Classy Truck of the Month - May 2025
Rick and Joanne Lindsay say the favorite truck in their fleet is the one that’s been with them the longest, this white...




















