Arkansas pumper and installer Justin Haynes shares small-business words of wisdom, the toughest work site he’s faced and his wish for young professionals to populate the wastewater industry.

Customer loyalty plays big in Idaho’s logging and farm country. Palouse Valley Septic Service locks it in with high-quality service delivered with integrity.

Wisconsin’s George Van Stedum looked around for an exciting small business to operate. He found a rewarding opportunity in septic service and portable sanitation

Jason Muzzy started and sold one successful pumping operation and moved away. Later on he returned to the septic industry and started all over.

The head of the New Brunswick onsite association is upbeat about the future but says challenges remain, including enhanced regulations and recruiting younger people to work in the field

Andrew Gunia of A Advanced Septic Services takes great pride in continuing education and professional standards promoted by the Washington On-Site Sewage Association.