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It is a time-honored tradition in businesses across the country: Once a year – typically on the anniversary of an employee’s first...

In 1965, Owatonna Manufacturing Company (today a part of Manitou Americas Inc., a leading manufacturer of compact earth-moving and material-handling equipment) began designing and...

VARCo, a leading supplier of septic maintenance products, has expanded to a second location to more conveniently and efficiently serve customers throughout...

Doing one’s best is an inherent goal owned by everybody I know.I cannot think of a task, job or career where, from...

Would you? Could you? Should you use ethanol-blended, oxygenated fuel in your small engine?The short answer is yes, but …Today’s spark-ignited, carbureted...

As we have written in the past, the design loading rate in terms of gallons per day per square foot (gpd/sq.ft.) is...

It’s time to reach down deep into the Onsite Installer mailbag and pull out some interesting notes and news items I’ve received...

GPS Insight, a top technology provider of GPS fleet and asset tracking for commercial fleets, sponsored a team of three record-breaking enthusiasts...

Every year since 1963 the president of the United States has issued a proclamation announcing National Small Business Week, designated to recognize...

To help fund its Chesapeake Bay cleanup effort, Maryland already has a rain tax and a flush tax on both sewer and...

So you’ve survived another tax-filing season – hopefully with your sanity and your business finances intact. Even for small-business owners who have...

The Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation has selected six teams to continue in its Alaska Water and Sewer Challenge. The research and...

Can an engine tuner (chip, module or programmer) improve the performance of your diesel pickup truck? The short answer is “yes,’’ but...

System needed to meet stringent standards at remote lodgeProblem: As a result of stringent environmental standards of Manitoba Conservation, the owners of...

We have discussed specific soil characteristics – texture, structure, consistence and color – and how they affect soil treatment and system design....

The sold-out 2015 Pumper & Cleaner Profit Series course, which ran March 25-27 in Orlando, Florida, was a huge success. For the...

Wearing uniforms can play an important role in establishing a tone of professionalism for your employees.Dave Gustafson, an engineer with the Water Resources Center...