It’s like a Mad Max movie out there, folks. Now, it seems even used cooking oil has become a hot enough commodity...
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How Efficient Are You at the Job Site?
Time is money, so finding ways to make every minute count on the job site can go a long way in enhancing...
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Installing Baffles and Screens Correctly to Retain Solids
Septic tanks are designed to retain solids that accumulate over time. Some of these solids are byproducts of the waste treatment process,...
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6 Tips for Building Better Business Relationships
Relationships matter — not just in your personal life, but in your business life, too. To start with the obvious point, long-term...
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Declines in Household Water Use Are Good News
When we conduct a basic training workshop covering individual sewage treatment systems, we start with a discussion about the amount and characteristics...
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Managing Risk As a Subcontractor
General contractors are increasingly pushing risk onto subcontractors, performing only project management or design/build services, rather than the historical model of providing...
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Rules & Regs: Water-Quality Bill Making Progress in Florida
After years of algae and water-quality problems, Florida’s Legislature has a water-quality bill with broad support.
The bill by Sen. Debbie Mayfield of...
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Ensuring Proper Septic Tank Access for Future System Maintenance
Septic tanks must be reasonably accessible to facilitate inspection and maintenance activities after installation is complete.Before the tank is covered, take photos...
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Industry News: February 2020
Entry 287657Wastequip names Bryant chairman of the boardMarty Bryant was appointed chairman of its board of directors at Wastequip. Bryant has served...
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Stainless Steel Braid Hose Boosts Jetter Cleaning Power
Enhance the performance and cleaning power of General’s popular, portable JM-1000 Mini-Jet and JM-1450 water jet drain cleaner with the new high-performance...
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WEQ Fair Announces Fall Dates in Nashville
The Wastewater Equipment Fair will return with two days of equipment demos at Nissan Stadium in Nashville, Tennessee, on Sept. 29-30, 2020.
The...
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Team Building and Togetherness Are Core Strategies for This Pumper
Many business owners talk about their employees being part of the family. But they might not go as far as Chris Lanoue,...
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The Pros and Cons of Field Service Management Software
There is an app for everything, including your septic services or portable restroom business. Field service management (FSM) software is practically a one-stop...
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How to Apply Leasing Structures to Reduce Equipment Ownership Cost
Does it make more sense to own or lease equipment? Thanks to some newer and more innovative leasing structures, that question is becoming easier...
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Proper Backfill for Septic Tanks
After a septic tank is set, it must be appropriately backfilled. All tanks should be backfilled with successive tamped “lifts” or depth...
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Your Guide to Understanding the New W-4
One of the most recent implications of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act is the complete overhaul of the W-4 form. With...
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Going to Jail for General
This blog post is a guest article provided by Michael Nalbone, a manufacturers’ sales representative from Arizona. Nalbone has more than 35...
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Two Septic Installers Killed in Long Island Trench Collapse
Even in the best of circumstances, excavation is dangerous work, which is why it’s best left to you — the professionals. But...
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Wieser Concrete Announces Spring 2020 Training Seminars
These one-day seminars provide six continuing education credits and are designed for professionals working in the field of onsite wastewater treatment, dispersal...






















