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When millennials Frank and Jackie Mendieta started Cisco Septic Service in 2017 in Adkins, Texas, they didn’t hesitate to use social media to connect...

Plungers are one of those iconic tools that symbolize the plumbing profession, yet it's been quite a while since I’ve seen one...

After a thorough evaluation of the system, the next step in the planning process is developing a bid for the installation. Keep in...

Don’t be fooled by imitations. Over 50 years of technical advancements made rugged, all-metal Kinetic Water Ram from General Pipe Cleaners the choice for...

General Pump GP Blaster nozzleThe new stainless steel GP Blaster nozzle from General Pump has a high-impact design that offers superior cleaning,...

“We get 100% of our business through word-of-mouth. Our customers expect professionalism in our service. And we expect our drain cleaning tools...

To help members reach safety goals, the National Utility Contractors Association (NUCA) is introducing the NUCA Safety, Training, Awareness and Recognition (NUCA...

Interested in winning government contract work from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law but have no idea where to start? Global management consulting firm, McKinsey & Company,...

In some respects, the COVID-19 pandemic feels like it is finally in the rearview. And yet, the fallout from the pandemic continues...

Reverse osmosis (RO) has become a common method for the treatment of household water supplies. It can potentially impact septic systems so...

Entry 285870One concern service providers have when troubleshooting a system is whether the septic tank or holding tanks are structurally sound and...

Not too long ago a tool’s impact on its user was not given much thought. The expectation was that the trade professional...

A few months ago an installer we have worked with sent soil pictures to interpret with the comments that when he dug...

A valuable resource in the onsite system site planning process is conducting an owner interview. Although an interview is not always practical...

Snake Trap’s universal 6-foot toilet auger cover solves the longstanding problem of how to transport toilet augers to and from jobs without...

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency declared Montana’s new water quality standard invalid under the Clean Water Act. The agency’s Region 8 office...

Superior 5-E Electric Smoke Blower Finds Faults, Odors, Leaks and InflowWhen testing laterals, building plumbing or pumping or inspecting septic tanks, smoke testing...

Running a local business is not easy. Whether you’re a one-person show or have a team helping with operations, getting things and...

Okie Septic, based in Pryor, Oklahoma, responds to a call to repair a conventional system that failed a real estate inspection. As...