Association Articles

The Answer Man says professional responsibility should prompt pumpers to refuse requests to clean a septic tank through a 4-inch pipe.

Indiana’s Steven Shankster counts on his wastewater trade association and his right-hand man to better serve customers and enjoy business ownership.

As NAWT hands out honors to its members, this is a good time to remind pumpers they’re all winners when they band together in a trade association.

New concrete mixes and component design changes may be keys to solving the issues caused by microbially induced corrosion.

Methane and hydrogen sulfide are silent, sometimes odorless killers that should be top of mind every time you approach a septic tank inspection.

The president of the Michigan Septic Tank Association reflects on strange workplace stories and the great networking opportunities he gets from being involved in a professional group.

As many pumpers and installers are hitting retirement age, the need to bring younger people into our service companies is reaching a critical stage.

How can septic systems be improved or upgraded in popular tropical destinations to avoid bad experiences for tourists and local users?

In rural New Mexico, Jay Carroll has learned to expect the unexpected when inspecting, pumping or installing a septic system.

Stepping out to educate septic system users will generate more maintenance business and result in happier homeowners.

Statewide licensing, better-informed customers top Kansas Small Flows member Tim Lubbers’ list of changes that will support our important industry.

Follow these design, maintenance and recovery tips to avert disaster when a customer’s onsite system goes underwater.

Nebraska’s Tony Mendes believes state and national trade associations must follow new technologies to help the environment and enhance professionalism.

Pumpers and installers in the Granite State worry as growth in housing stock outstrips wastewater capacity at municipal treatment plants.