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Congressional attempt to block the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s revisions to the Clean Water Act has failed. President Barack Obama…

Now that a strong federal tax benefit for equipment purchases is permanent, it’s time to think more strategically about keeping up with your machinery needs.

A University of Miami student apartment project utilizes decentralized wastewater system components to reuse water and limit outflow to the environment.

There can be room for differing opinions on soil design loading rates, but extensive research is available on the topic.

Every septic service professional has come up with a shortcut or two to make the job easier. For years, Dan Marston, owner of New Hampshire’s E & E…

The Onsite Wastewater Professionals of Illinois favors continuing education, licensing measures to improve systems and protect the environment.

Owner Chris Dundon and his crew built out this red, white and blue 1999 Sterling vacuum truck using a used 2,500-gallon steel tank and…

Vacuum truck training courseThe National Association of Wastewater Technicians conducted a vacuum truck training course at the 2016 WWETT Show…

The TG Series power take-off (PTO) from Muncie Products can be configured to meet the speed, torque and horsepower requirements of most…

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California’s FarWest Sanitation learned that long-term business growth is achieved when old-fashioned customer care intersects with smart use of new technologies.

Landscape designer Wynn Nielsen shares her top tips for drainfield ground cover and the “badass’’ list of plants homeowners should avoid at all costs.

Pennsylvania’s Scott Hess found success and satisfaction in his second venture by involving extended family and focusing on core septic and portable sanitation services.

Channel positive customer feedback into one of the most potent and cost-effective marketing tools available.

Removing existing cesspools from service after a property is sold is among the changes to onsite wastewater rules to be considered in Rhode Island…

Generous Uncle George offers you a loan for a big equipment purchase. Should you accept?

It’s not unusual for pumpers interested in diversifying their business base to branch out into portable restroom rentals. But Roman Schmidt says…

Concrete deterioration, abandoned cesspools and homeowner DIY repairs are serious issues for septic system professionals to track and discuss with customers.

Nova Scotia’s environmental department jump-started the provincial wastewater trade association and continues to help fund its mission to raise professional industry standards.

Owner Robert Markos bought an over-the-road 2006 W-900 Kenworth semitractor and had it converted into a vacuum truck by Marsh Industrial, adding a…