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Throughout the U.S., wastewater effluent is chlorinated to kill pathogens and then dechlorinated before discharge. Knowing how to test the levels for...

Alex Rodriguez started FarWest Sanitation & Storage in 1994 as a one-truck portable restroom business. Two decades later, the services offered by...

When people ask what I do, I commonly tell them that I own a trucking company. Yes, we rent portable toilets. Yes,...

It’s hardly news that many in the pumping business look at the expense side of the ledger every month with an eye...

The power take-off is what allows your pumper to be not just a truck, but also a profit-making tool for your business....

Troubleshooting a septic tank? Is the ATU or a media filter working properly? Checking the dissolved oxygen is key to diagnosing performance.Dissolved...

When hiring office staff, I will give anyone a try. I really love hiring people fresh out of college. They haven’t worked...

When the crews at Affordable Septic Service in Statham, Georgia, face an earth-moving challenge, there’s one piece of equipment they want on...

You’ve probably heard of content marketing by now and you’ve certainly seen it in action. If you follow any companies or brands...

If you were operating a restaurant, you’d be accustomed to having your business reviewed all over the place — newspapers, magazines, travel...

Should you use ethanol-blended, oxygenated fuel in your small engine?The short answer is yes, but …Today’s spark-ignited, carbureted engines used in pumps,...

Adding new services to your lineup can be challenging. There is a lot to consider, from what area to cover, to the...

Dick Mottolo has seen a lot of changes to vacuum trucks over the 43 years he’s been in business with his company...

In addition to the national unemployment rate, the U.S. Department of Labor’s Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) calculates something each month called...

Water jetters can open up lucrative new markets and dramatically improve profitability for savvy, expansion-minded pumpers. But if used incorrectly, these expensive...

Some homeowners around West End, North Carolina, still haven’t upgraded their aging septic tanks with outlet filters that may extend the life...

For pumping professionals, fast and efficient waterjetting is essential to maximizing profitability and the return on investment for the jetter. Yet many...

Understanding nozzles and how they work is a key step to cleaning a line successfully and efficiently. Knowing the proper use of...

Earlier this year, U.S. Secretary of Labor Thomas Perez was quoted as saying: “We are on the cusp of huge breakthroughs on...