Nitrogen removal is no longer required for every septic system installed in the state of Maryland. The Best Available Technology (BAT) regulation...
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The Wastewater Industry Copes with Maryland Regulatory Flip-Flop
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Trenching Deaths Double in 2016
Never again” he wrote on his Facebook page after a trench in which he was working collapsed in May. A month later,...
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Efficient Septic Pumping & Drain Cleaning
Owner Jason Long added a red and white 2013 International 7600 WorkStar built out by Imperial Industries with a 3,600-gallon steel tank...
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NextGen Septic offers clean water, small footprint and a retrofit treatment solution
The need for advanced septic systems is on the rise as regulations, varying treatment requirements and failing rural onsite systems necessitate innovation....
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The “Forever Truck”
About a year and a half ago, Brad Dean submitted a photo of his family’s 2009 Peterbilt 367 septic service truck for...
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Lessons From a Mentor Turn Into Pumping Profits
Taking an established and successful pumping business to the next level can be a tall order, especially for a newcomer to the...
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Pumpers: Open Your Mind to Moneymaking Opportunities
Life changed considerably for Tim and Theresa Lawson and their plumbing business when they purchased 75 portable restrooms from a friend going...
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7 Great Reasons to Hire a Veteran
U nemployment continues to plague many veterans once they leave the military. Despite their years of dedicated service and a wide variety...
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Long Island Groups Urge Homeowners to Maintain Onsite Systems
More than 30 communities and organizations on Long Island are launching a public campaign to encourage homeowners to properly maintain and have...
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9 Ways to Cut Costs and Raise Your Bottom Line
The best get-rich-quick schemes drop the last of those three words. If you want to add to your bottom line, don’t go...
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Check if Your Business Has Terrorism Insurance
No one was hurt when a homemade pipe bomb exploded in a garbage can in Seaside, New Jersey, shortly before a charity...
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Amthor International Utilizes Tradeshow Feedback in New Truck
Amthor International has manufactured vacuum trucks for years, but customer feedback at trade shows such as the Water & Wastewater Equipment, Treatment...
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Tips You Must Share With Pumping Customers, Part 1
Iget a lot of questions regarding educating homeowners about their onsite systems. One thing that we recommended in Minnesota was that every...
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Caution! Watch Out for These Safety Violations
“In 15 seconds, I am completely passed out, no more air. And that’s it.” Keith Pelzel, owner of Westside Septic Design in...
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Is It Time to Renew Your Certificates and Update Continuing Education?
Expiration dates for National Association of Wastewater Technicians certificates have a way of creeping up on you. Believe it or not, the...
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Classy Truck - February 2017
Owner Brad LaVoy added a maroon 2016 International 7500 with a 4,000-gallon aluminum tank and liquid-cooled National Vacuum Equipment pump built out...
