Septic Tank Articles

Jim Ehde’s favorite tool doesn’t have a motor or any electronics, but he uses it all the time.His pinch-point bar is nothing...

A fifth-grader should never be faced with the responsibility of saving another child’s life. But such was the case on April 8...

Jeff Bruss of COLE Publishing noticed a unique logo on a truck at this year’s WWETT show in Indianapolis, and he talked...

When he and his wife, Patty, first bought a small portable restroom company and an old Ford pumper truck more than 20...

If a screen requires servicing more frequently than anticipated by design, either the effluent screen or the wastewater characteristics should be evaluated...

The effluent that leaves the septic tank comes from the clear zone to minimize solids loading on the downstream components of the...

Due to the complexity of many commercial systems, an operating permit at a local or state level is advisable to be certain...

For commercial system design, the organic loading rate is often more critical than the hydraulic.In a biological treatment system, the bacteria in...

There are numerous tanks and varying configurations to choose from when designing commercial systems. Below are common tanks with design considerations related...

I spend a good deal of time working in the U.S. Southwest. There has been an ongoing drought spanning approximately a decade...

As long as you’ve got the equipment, you might as well put it to use. That’s the philosophy of Henry Damm, the co-owner of...

A one-size-fits-all approach does not work with commercial design, as the wastewater treatment system starts in the facility. These facilities include restaurants,...

As the year comes to a close, we take a look back at some of the top stories on pumper.com. If you...

As a septic service professional, you've already seen it all. Have you really, though?A video has surfaced in Bolu, Turkey, and it shows a crew rescuing...