Sand filtration system a fit for property
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Problem: An owner in North Smithfield, Rhode Island, needed to replace a cesspool...
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Help us choose the Classy Truck of the Year
January
C.L. Boswell Jr. SepticMechanicsville, MarylandClarence Boswell Jr., added a pearl white over pearl purple 2005 Peterbilt 335 with a 2,500-gallon steel tank...
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Rules & Regulations - November 2020
The California State Water Resources Control Board is working on an update to its winery wastewater rules. The order will affect more...
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Rules & Regs: California Considers New Rules for Winery Wastewater
The California State Water Resources Control Board is working on an update to its winery wastewater rules. The order would affect more...
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Classy Truck of the Month - July 2020
Torti Services Inc., Chepachet, Rhode Island
Larry Torti added a Dupont white and gunmetal gray 2018 Kenworth T800 carrying a 4,600-gallon steel Imperial...
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Effort to Create a Michigan Sanitary Code Is Moving Slowly
It’s been more than a year since the attempt to create a statewide sanitary code failed in the Michigan Legislature, but the...
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Rules & Regs: Michigan Sanitary Code Idea Regains Some Momentum
It’s been a year since the attempt to create a statewide sanitary code failed in the Michigan Legislature, but the idea is...
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‘We’re Always Busy, No Matter What’
Name and title or job description: Paul Mumford Jr., co-owner with father, Paul Mumford Sr.
Business name and location: Mumford Services, North...
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Happy Accidents Lead to Corporate Expansion for Rhode Island Pumper
Joe Procopio may have a successful septic business, but his two company expansions — which both have proven advantageous — came about...
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Classy Truck - June 2019
Land Works/ProSeptic - Scituate, Rhode Island
Joe Procopio bought a 1989 Mack RB688S with a steel 3,300-gallon Andert tank and Jurop/Chandler R260 pump and...
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Classy Truck - June 2019
JCL Septic Services - Antrim, New Hampshire
Jon Charlonne and Cory Lawrence added a red, gold and cream 1980 Kenworth W900A, adding a 4,000-gallon...
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Rules and Regs: Rising Water in Lake Michigan Spurs Septic Shutdown
The LaPorte County (Indiana) Health Board took steps to shut down septic systems and halt construction because of rising water levels in...
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We Need a New Generation of Wastewater Professionals
Since it formed in 1980, Rhode Island Independent Contractors & Associates has been involved in promoting the use of advanced onsite wastewater...
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Violations in the Trench Prompt Massive Fines
They are preventable, yet still kill about 40 people every year. With all the rules to follow and guidance to help, there...

















