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What the Heck is a Drainfield?
What the Heck is a Drainfield?
Blogs
August 07, 2014
Just kidding. But many of your customers probably have no idea.
Retirement? Not for This 67-Year-Old Septic Pumper!
Retirement? Not for This 67-Year-Old Septic Pumper!
Videos
August 06, 2014
Ken Howard always looked forward to retirement. Then in 1997, after 28 years of running a trash-hauling business in South Carolina’s Upcountry, he sold out and it was time to relax and enjoy life.
Time for a New Onsite System Additives Study?
Time for a New Onsite System Additives Study?
Online Exclusives
August 06, 2014
It's been 15 years since the U.S. EPA did a comprehensive study on the impact of additives in septic tanks. A more recent study helps, but perhaps it's time for some fresh facts.
Step Away From the Day-to-Day With Septic Pumper Tell-All
Step Away From the Day-to-Day With Septic Pumper Tell-All
Videos
August 05, 2014
Tune in as Pumper Editor Jim Kneiszel speaks with pumper Doug Hurrelbrink, owner of Austin’s Pumping Service in Strafford, Mo.
Join Us For Pre-WWETT Seminars On Inspector Training, O&M Work
Editorial
July 31, 2014
Texas Wastewater Professionals Care About Septic System Maintenance
Editorial
July 31, 2014
Texas wastewater professionals are passionate about serving the industry through rules for proper onsite system maintenance.
Know How Septic Systems Work And Share The Information With Your Pumping Customers
Editorial
July 31, 2014
Be armed with information and ready to explain the role oxygen, proper maintenance and routine pumping play in keeping your customers’ onsite systems performing as they should.
Rules and Regs: Which State is First to Ban Triclosan-Infused Soaps?
Rules and Regs: Which State is First to Ban Triclosan-Infused Soaps?
Online Exclusives
July 31, 2014
In this month’s regulations news, a Midwest state becomes the first to ban triclosan-infused soaps, and Michigan simplifies provisions in a septage storage bill.
Does Your Business Need a Facelift?
Does Your Business Need a Facelift?
Online Exclusives
July 31, 2014
If your business is looking a little worse for the wear, find out how you can breathe new life into it.
Last Call! Best Industry Trade Show Needs Your Help
Last Call! Best Industry Trade Show Needs Your Help
Online Exclusives
July 29, 2014
Got knowledge? Share it with your peers at the 2015 WWETT Show.
What’s an Accordion Business?
What’s an Accordion Business?
Online Exclusives
July 28, 2014
Let the ebb and flow of available projects and a network of subcontractors dictate your business structure.
Troubleshooting: Traffic Over the Drainfield
Troubleshooting: Traffic Over the Drainfield
Online Exclusives
July 15, 2014
Be sure to remind homeowners that all traffic should be kept off the system to ensure long-term operation and performance.
Pumper Wants to Pick Your Brain at WWETT
Pumper Wants to Pick Your Brain at WWETT
Online Exclusives
July 15, 2014
Thought-provoking WWETT roundtable discussions keep an Oregon pumper ahead of the competition.
3 Myths About Septic Pumping
3 Myths About Septic Pumping
Online Exclusives
July 14, 2014
Do you assume because you’ve been doing something since you started your pumping business that it’s the only way to do it? Think again.
Stewards Of The Environment
Stewards Of The Environment
Editorial
July 07, 2014
A broad spectrum of industry professionals drives the Tennessee Onsite Wastewater Association to advocate for higher-functioning decentralized systems.
Learning From Chesapeake Bay Study
Editorial
July 07, 2014
An onsite wastewater panel recommends all states in the sensitive watershed area agree on best management practices protocol for reducing nitrogen load.
Training The Tourists
Training The Tourists
Editorial
July 07, 2014
Rob Davis advocates for better care of septic systems in Canada’s environmentally sensitive lake and wetlands areas.
Ker-plunk!
Editorial
July 07, 2014
What do you do when a square tank lid slips and falls into the tank?
Septage Dewatering on a Budget
Septage Dewatering on a Budget
Online Exclusives
June 30, 2014
If you’re considering processing collected wastewater, these cost-effective septage dewatering products and processes can help get you started.
Rules and Regs: Alaska Septic Pumpers Expect Stricter Disposal Limitations
Rules and Regs: Alaska Septic Pumpers Expect Stricter Disposal Limitations
Online Exclusives
June 26, 2014
In this month's regulations news, find out which state delayed a ban on land application, and learn about a proposal that would allow homeowners to opt out of mandatory sewer connections.