When the tank is opened the proper liquid level for the tank is at the invert of the outlet pipe. If the...
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Education and Pride Promote Your Septic Pumping and Portable Restroom Business
Let’s face it. The liquid waste industry has some work to do. After years of discussion and hard work, there are still...
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Recovering from the Pumper & Cleaner Expo
It’s been two weeks and I’m still digging out from under the pile of business cards I received and notes I collected...
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Septic professionals indicted in bribery scheme
Two onsite wastewater professionals have been accused of being involved in a septic tank bribery scheme in Baton Rouge, La. They have...
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Father-son teams dominate national Roe-D-Hoe competition
It was a family affair two times over at the 2013 National Backhoe Roe-D-Hoe sponsored by the National Onsite Wastewater Recycling Association,...
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SSPMA elects officers, directors
The Sump and Sewage Pump Manufacturers Association (SSPMA) recently elected the following officers and directors to a two-year term: President, Mark Huntebrinker...
Editorial
Be a Teacher
When Jerry Scarborough suffered an injury in the line of duty with the Maryland State Police, he knew his 15-year...
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Towns Could be Held Responsible for Failed Septic Systems in Michigan
According to the Michigan Appeals Court, the state's constitution does not protect townships from being held responsible for failed private...
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Your Association at the Pumper & Cleaner Expo
It was great to see everyone who came to the Pumper & Cleaner Environmental Expo International last month. For the...
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First Association Meeting
The Onsite Wastewater Association of Idaho will hold its first annual meeting at Boise State University on March 14...
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Story jumps on impact of water softener discharge on septic systems
Officials in lower Michigan’s Atlas Township, near Flint, Mich., are blaming high sodium levels in a community septic system on water softener...
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Troubleshooting: Structural Integrity of the Septic Tank
One concern service providers have when troubleshooting a system is whether the septic tank or holding tanks are structurally sound and in...
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Let's Create a Great Customer Experience
If you’ve ever been to a Disney amusement park, it’s an experience you won’t soon forget. The staff, or cast members as...
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Maryland requiring BAT for septic systems
As of the first of the year, onsite wastewater systems in Maryland will be required to utilize the Best Available Technology (BAT)...
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Best Pumping Practices
Over the past few months, I've heard a variety of questions regarding pumping septic tanks and other sewage tanks. Also,...
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Vacuum Truck Training Certification Required for New Mexico Pumpers
Contractors who pump septage in New Mexico now must be certified through the National Association of Wastewater Technicians vacuum truck...
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Plugged in for Profits
Chris Wenger knows he doesn't have to go it alone, even though he's the lone pilot charting his small family...






