In a historically dry area like Texas — known to have lengthy droughts — capturing and using rainwater just makes sense. That’s...
Entries Tagged Texas
Editorial
Clayton and Caryn Smith Capitalize on a Building Boom
After many years working in portable sanitation, Caryn Smith has learned the importance of planning ahead. Owner with her husband, Clayton Smith,...
Online Exclusives
Rules & Regs: New York County in Disarray Over Wastewater Grant Taxes
Suffolk County, New York, has been a model for tackling nitrogen pollution from onsite wastewater systems. Now, local grants to upgrade treatment...
Editorial
Bring Back Required Maintenance for Aerobic Systems
Name and title or job description: Brian Wakefield, owner
Business name and location: B & J Wakefield Services, Waxahachie, Texas
Age: 46
Years...
Editorial
Smart Acquisitions and an Emphasis on Safety Are a Winning Combo for a Big-Time Grease Hauler
Pumping companies looking to diversify services, as well as generate an additional revenue stream by collecting and recycling grease trap waste, may...
Online Exclusives
Weekly Flush: Seller Says 'Too Bad' After Homebuyers Find Rotting Septic Tank Under Plywood
A news organization in Cortland Manor, New York, helped pressure listing agents to replace a collapsing septic tank after they brokered the...
Editorial
Want to Save Money on Your Disposal Costs? Consider This DIY Strategy
An often-repeated business mantra says, “There’s no substitute for experience.” All Pro Septic in Cleveland, Texas, has that in spades. The family...
Online Exclusives
Rules & Regs: Massachusetts Licensing Bills Draw Pumper's Opposition
Two bills in the Massachusetts Legislature concern Frank King.King runs Action King Services in Lowell, Massachusetts, and is a former member of...
Online Exclusives
Rules and Regs: California Prepares for Direct Potable Reuse of Wastewater
California’s multiyear drought was officially declared over on April 7, but the Legislature is on the verge of making the state a...
Online Exclusives
Dallas Equipment Demos Draw Attention
More stops for the Wastewater Equipment Fair are in the works after the event’s second run earlier this month in Dallas.The two-day...
Editorial
Cast Your Ballot for Your Favorite Septic Service Truck
In a first for the Classy Truck of the Year competition, we brought more rigs into the garage this year for your...
Editorial
Classy Truck of the Month - December 2016
Courtney Van Delden submitted a 2016 Kenworth T800 with a 4,000-gallon aluminum tank and Masport HXL400WV pump built out by Progress Tank....
Online Exclusives
Rules and Regs: Pumpers Object to Ohio Rules Requiring Inspections
Some septic tank pumpers in Ohio are considering a class action lawsuit to overturn new state rules that went into effect on...
Blogs
This Porta-“Pot”ty Truck Was Hauling More Than Waste
In Fayette County, Texas, the driver of a portable restroom service truck was pulled over on Interstate 10 for a traffic violation...




















