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Odor control is a critical element in ensuring a positive customer experience in the portable restroom industry and septic services sector at...

One of the hazards of colder months and wintry weather is the increased chance of slip-and-fall incidents. Rain, sleet, ice and snow...

We have gotten a few inquiries about the type of questions that inspectors should ask homeowners when a septic system is to...

The septic service and portable restroom industry keeps communities functioning smoothly. However, service vehicles and portable restrooms often operate behind the scenes. Eye-catching...

As your team grows, human resources needs are likely to expand. Adding personnel means more complexities with payroll and benefits administration. In some...

Problem: When a client with a failing septic system on a lake near Traverse City, Michigan, approached SludgeHammer Group, she was in...

I was reading an article in the Wall Street Journal about how Jim Harbaugh has a gift for rebuilding faltering football teams....

In the skilled trades industry, where the focus is often on technical skills and physical endurance, soft skills are sometimes overlooked. However,...

It’s commonly said that your marketing is only as good as the numbers tell you it is. But knowing your numbers is sometimes...

Problem: A remote cottage on a small lot in Brockville, Ontario, needed an affordable septic system that kept a low profile. To...

WOWRA (Wisconsin Onsite Water Recycling Association) just had its 50th anniversary conference. During that conference, founding member Wayne Pett gave a heartfelt...

In observance of National Safe Digging Month in April, Common Ground Alliance has announced results from a recent national survey which found 26.9 million...

Commercial onsite treatment systems are alternatives used in situations where traditional septic systems aren't suitable. But for businesses and properties that don't...

Attending education sessions and involvement in industry associations are two ways you can continue to expand your knowledge and improve your skills....

Problem: Laurel Regional Airport Authority of Hattiesburg, Mississippi, had an undersized 20,000 gpd wastewater treatment system servicing the airport and local business...

Make no mistake: Running your own business can be a lot of fun. There’s no feeling that’s quite as good as building...

This article showcases several innovative Advanced Treatment Units designed to improve efficiency, reduce environmental impact and meet stricter regulations. Options include units...

When making a service call for a high water alarm activated at a customer’s house, we arrive to find the pump pumping,...

KeeVac Industries announces new ownersKeeVac Industries has new owners, Ron and Jules Bain. Previously, Ron was behind-the-scenes upfitting trucks for KeeVac, and...