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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Editorial
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...
Editorial
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...
Editorial
Association News
IDAHO
First Association Meeting
The Onsite Wastewater Association of Idaho will hold its first annual meeting at Boise State University on March 14...
Blogs
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...
Online Exclusives
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...
Online Exclusives
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...
Online Exclusives
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)...
Editorial
Best Pumping Practices
Over the past few months, I've heard a variety of questions regarding pumping septic tanks and other sewage tanks. Also,...
Editorial
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...
Editorial
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...
Editorial
Kit Rosefield to Receive Excellence in Service Award
The National Association of Wastewater Technicians is pleased to announce Kit Rosefield as the recipient of this year's Excellence in...
Editorial
Old-School Cool
Donald Goins Jr., who runs the one-man pumping operation P.D. Quik Inc. in Mt. Airy, N.C., likes to say that his vacuum...
Editorial
Association News
MINNESOTA
Frost-fighting BMPs
Minnesota Pollution Control Agency staffer Barb McCarthy reports that St. Louis County installers have adopted best management practices to...
Online Exclusives
Hydraulic Institute & Pump Systems Matter announce variable speed drives webinar series
The Hydraulic Institute and Pump Systems Matter have announced the kick-off of the first webinar series of 2013. The Variable Speed Drives...
Online Exclusives
Earn state-approved CEUs at the Pumper & Cleaner Environmental Expo
The Pumper & Cleaner Environmental Expo kicks off Monday, Feb. 25, with Education Day leading the way. As the world’s largest trade...
Online Exclusives
Troubleshooting: What Should the Service Provider See in the Tank?
When opening the septic tank, carefully inspect the lids and covers for any damage and structural integrity. If concrete lids are cracked...





