Editorial Articles

The modular ROSCOPE i2000 inspection camera from ROTHENBERGER USA is designed for flexible use by pumpers and plumbers looking to diversify service...

Owner Lawrence Ross added this green and white 2014 Peterbilt 365 with a 4,250-gallon aluminum tank and Moro PM80W vacuum pump from...

The National Association of Wastewater Technicians (NAWT) was founded to provide a unifying voice for the onsite wastewater management industry, increase its...

The ROC-LOC roll-off container locking system by Galbreath, a Wastequip brand, is a DOT-compliant, low-maintenance method for securing roll-off containers for transport.“Until...

Classy Truck Roundup: tricked-out trucksClassy Truck has been a popular feature in Pumper for years, but 2006 marked the start of an...

Septic service contractors who doubt whether expanded drain cleaning services can mesh well with their existing pumping operations would do well to...

The competition for the classiest truck to appear in Pumper gets fiercer all the time. And that’s no different for 2015, which...

Minnesota septic operators have had some struggles over the years disposing of waste. One problem was some treatment plants refused to accept...

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s new Clean Water Act rules were blocked in August by a federal judge in North Dakota. The...

Frank was ex-Special Forces with a fine arts degree — an unusual mix in the world of business. He achieved a lot...

Trying to digest and implement business advice can be like trying to fill a squirt gun from a fire hose. There’s no...

As the owners of a Roto-Rooter franchise in Huntsville, Alabama, David and Deborra Byrd are dedicated to resolving customers’ issues of clogged...

QUESTION: Why do we worry about the phosphorus content in our septic system?ANSWER: This is another frequent question I receive. Phosphorus is...

The Kansas Small Flows Association (KSFA) has one prime objective for onsite professionals in the Sunflower State: providing education and training. With...

This feature in Pumper reports noteworthy conversations that take place at the Pumper Discussion Forum, an online forum for industry professionals found...

You can help the judges at COLE Publishing choose the 2015 Classy Truck of the Year. And it’s easy to do. Simply...

Owner Mark Thompson added a red and white 2015 Peterbilt 325 with a 5,200-gallon steel tank and TSI 800 vacuum pump built...