Managing solids is fundamental to ensuring septic tank performance. When the sludge and the scum are greater than 25% of the operating tank...
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Industry News - January 2026
SJE acquires AMI Global
SJE announced the acquisition of AMI Global from Cimbria Capital. With the combined capabilities, SJE expects to accelerate the...
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Product Spotlight: ADA-compliant combination unit does it all
You could always supply an event or job site with individual restrooms, but if you know the job needs standard and ADA...
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Product News - January 2026
GapVax G7T non-CDL jetter truckGapVax has expanded its jetter product line with the launch of the G7T, a purpose-built non-CDL jetter truck. At...
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Case Studies: Industrial Services
Camera cuts time out of inspecting hard-to-access storm sewersProblem: In August of 2025, a Midwestern contractor inspected 16 individual storm sewer pipes (16...
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Product Focus: Industrial Services
BlowersFruitland RB-DV 65The RB-DV 65 blower from Fruitland is a tri-lobe rotary positive displacement unit designed for high-performance mobile vacuum truck applications....
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Working for WWETT
As the onsite wastewater industry looks ahead to WWETT 2026, the National Association of Wastewater Technicians continues to strengthen the foundation of...
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Classy Truck of the Month: January 2026
Owner Carolyn LaHart keeps this 2015 International 4300 built out by Amthor International with a 2,500-gallon aluminum tank, shined up and looking...
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Alabama Town Receives $1M Grant for Septic Upgrades
Newbern, an Alabama town 50 miles south of Tuscaloosa, will receive a $1 million federal grant to improve its septic systems, multiple...
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Engineering for the Environment
Name and title or job description: Alex Pepin, environmental engineer/septic system designer. I design onsite wastewater solutions for a wide range of...
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Septic Installers and State Work Together for Healthier Communities
For many families, an order to repair or replace a failing septic system can present significant financial hardship. A program launched in...
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The Power of Fun at Work
When most people think about work, “fun” probably isn’t the first word that comes to mind. Deadlines, meetings and spreadsheets? Sure. But...
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When It’s Time to Hire
A friend of mine started his own construction business just over a year ago. His experience, attention to detail and building talents...
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WEQ Fair Seeks Your Input to Help Shape the Future of Industry Training
The Wastewater Equipment Fair (WEQ Fair) is planning an industry training event this October in Nashville and is seeking your input to...
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How to Raise Your Prices Without Losing Customers
No business owner wakes up excited to raise prices. For many, it feels uncomfortable, risky, and even a little personal. You worry...
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PHCC Announces Launch of Visionary Peer Groups for Business Owners
Plumbing-Heating-Cooling Contractors — National Association (PHCC) has unveiled its new Visionary Peer Groups, a collaborative, coach-facilitated community designed to help plumbing, heating and...
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SOPs for Onsite Companies: A Tool for Efficient Growth
In Wisconsin the DNR requires that septage operators have standard operating procedures for each and every task that we perform. From pumping...
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Why Sales Is Just Good Service in the Trades
Bring up “sales” in the trades and then prepare yourself for the barrage of “I’m not a salesman,” “I’m not going to...




















