Editorial Articles

Many agencies and organizations offer an owner’s guide for wastewater systems, but they are often generic or limited to one or two...

Reading Concrete: Signs of TroubleConcrete tanks are a standard in the wastewater industry, but when you confront one in the field, how...

Marketing can be a bit of a mystery for some septic service contractors. But to Scott Barefoot, the co-owner of Barefoot Septic...

Did you get caught up in the television phenomenon of Breaking Bad, which wrapped up a few years ago? The show about...

Providing consistent service and being able to adjust to technology advances are two keys to the long-term survival of a small, family...

Bryan walked into his office and flipped on the lights. It had been one month since he had submitted his proposal to...

Congressional attempt to block the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s revisions to the Clean Water Act has failed. President Barack Obama vetoed proposed...

There’s some good news on the tax front for small companies that spend big bucks on equipment.After more than a decade of...

James D. Englehardt sees no reason why southeastern Florida needs to draw a half billion gallons of water from the Everglades every...

A pumper/installer/designer I’ve worked with for years posed a question to me about the design loading rate for sandy clay loam soils....

Every septic service professional has come up with a shortcut or two to make the job easier. For years, Dan Marston, owner...

You used to be able to get an installer license in Illinois by simply writing a check. Requiring an exam and continuing...

Owner Chris Dundon and his crew built out this red, white and blue 1999 Sterling vacuum truck using a used 2,500-gallon steel...

Vacuum truck training courseThe National Association of Wastewater Technicians conducted a vacuum truck training course at the 2016 WWETT Show in Indianapolis....

The TG Series power take-off (PTO) from Muncie Products can be configured to meet the speed, torque and horsepower requirements of most...

New Equipment Time: Diversify Your LineupOnce you have your business established, buying equipment may be easy. But there is a lot to...