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Rules & Regulations - June 2020
A survey by a Michigan nonprofit group found strong public support for more regulation to protect water quality. Survey work was done...
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Is It Time to Cut a Few Customers Loose?
Entry 287486Few businesses truly understand the actual profits generated by individual sales. Most metrics for sales effectiveness are monitored by reviewing top-line...
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Education Is the Solution to Securing Septic Tank Lids
Back in January, I wrote about my frustration over the ongoing problem of unsecured septic tank lids and numerous instances of children...
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Timothy A. Giard & Son Plumbing & Heating Makes a Strategic Equipment Purchase That Pays Off Big
For years, people calling Timothy A. Giard & Son Plumbing & Heating for septic pumping were referred to other local contractors. That...
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Industry News - June 2020
Vacuum Truck Rentals welcomes Calhoun
Vacuum Truck Rentals announced Donald Calhoun as the newest member of its sales team, serving the Deer Park, Texas,...
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Product Spotlight - June 2020
Vacuum excavation continues to grow in prevalence and popularity, but huge hydroexcavators and vacuum trucks aren’t always able to get into all...
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Product News - June 2020
ScreencO Systems Micro Screen 400
The Micro Screen 400 septic receiving station from ScreencO Systems is designed for smaller septic receiving, portable restroom trucks,...
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Classy Truck of the Month - June 2020
Countryside Septic Service, Cadott, Wisconsin
Tom Jakubowicz bought this 2019 winter white International HX truck with a 5,000-gallon stainless steel tank and National...
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Open Your Eyes and Ears and Network With Industry Experts
In States Snapshot, we talk to a member of a state, provincial or national trade association in the decentralized wastewater industry. This...
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Explore the Benefits of Purchasing Through a Dealer or Distributor
When a business is ready to invest thousands of dollars in new machinery and equipment, sometimes it’s best to cut to the...
Videos
COVID-19 – Preparing for the New Normal
Don't be paralyzed by COVID-19; instead, be motivated. Use the time assets you have now to create a more stable future. Start...
Online Exclusives
How to Ensure Employee Safety Amidst the Ongoing Pandemic
As we enter the next leg of the COVID-19 pandemic, many business owners are beginning to wrestle with a crucial question: How...
Online Exclusives
Rules & Regs: Texas Pumper Aims to Revolutionize Point-of-Sale Inspections
Frank Aguirre sees a problem with septic inspections, and he wants to do something about it by forming a citizens lobbying group...
Online Exclusives
Exhibitors Sign on for WEQ Fair in Nashville
Both attendee and exhibitor lists continue to grow for the first WEQ Fair, taking place Sept. 29-30 at Nissan Stadium in Nashville,...
Online Exclusives
Product News: May 2020
Vactor Ramjet truck-mounted water jetterThe new version of Vactor’s Ramjet features IntuiTouch technology delivering improved operation, quick accessibility to key information and...
Videos
Vac-Con Shows Off Reorganized Operator Station in All-New X-Cavator
Get an up-close look at Vac-Con’s all-new X-Cavator in this video from the 2020 Water & Wastewater Equipment, Treatment & Transport Show....
Online Exclusives
A Pumper's Guide to Federal and State OSHA Standards
Section 18 of the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970 encourages states to develop and operate their own job safety and...
Online Exclusives
Supreme Court Says Wastewater Pros Should Examine Discharge Paths
After a lot of buildup, the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision in a closely watched wastewater case turned out to be less than...


















