Editorial Articles

Research into groundwater contamination from onsite wastewater systems has primarily focused on the bacteria and viruses that make people sick. But there...

As I’ve mentioned in past columns, I have spent a lot of time in the desert Southwest. Some say this is just...

Often, the business that succeeds is the one that can offer the most to its customers. That means not only streamlining operations,...

It’s a time of transition for the Mississippi onsite wastewater industry. While the number of state health department inspectors is being reduced...

Owner Jeff Boutell added this Sherwood green 2015 Kenworth T800 vacuum truck with a 4,200-gallon waste/200-gallon freshwater aluminum tank and Wittig RFL...

Owner Brad Piesch started out his septic service business by rejuvenating a white 1993 Kenworth T800 with a 3,800-gallon steel tank and...

The Vacuum Truck Technician training course is targeted at those who own or operate a vacuum truck used to clean septic tanks,...

The Little Giant GP Series grinder pumps from Franklin Electric are designed to handle low-pressure applications and residential and light commercial wastewater...

Problem: The City of Jackson, Mississippi, had three equalization basins at the Savanna Street Wastewater Treatment Plant that received overflow sewage during...

Problem: Organic Systems & Solutions of Milford, Indiana, processes septage and previously used drainage bags to dewater the material. In addition to...

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...