The smells, the destruction, the hopelessness — TV footage can’t accurately convey the agony after communities are torn apart by natural disasters,...
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Installing a Remediator Recovers a Failing ATU
Problem: A popular event venue in Colorado installed a very expensive packaged ATU to treat the 756 mg/L high-strength influent produced by...
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How to Rewire Your Brain for Success
The human brain is incredibly adaptable. It holds the potential to change, learn and grow throughout our lives. However, many people unknowingly...
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Rules and Regs: Trump Ends Agreement With Lowndes County, Alabama
The Trump Administration has terminated a 2023 settlement agreement with the Alabama Department of Public Health that sought to correct longstanding sewer...
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From Apprentice to Crew Lead: Take Your Career to the Next Level
If you're working as a trades apprentice, chances are you've already got your sights set on more than just the next job...
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Family Ties: Pros and Cons of Working with Relatives
There are definite upsides to working with family members. They know your personality, they’re familiar with your communication style and work ethic,...
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The Secret to Keeping Electrical Connection Boxes Functioning
I recently saw a question posed online by a homeowner who had opened the door of an electrical connection box on their...
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Joining an Industry Association Gives Installers Input Where It Counts
John Hack II is the third-generation owner of Hack Excavating of Lafayette, Indiana — an excavating contracting business with a specialty in...
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Hiring the Newest Generation of Workers is Best for Business
If you haven't noticed yet, the past few high school graduating classes (the kids who survived their remaining school years through COVID...
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Education Sessions and Industry Event Roundup: May 2025
Attending education sessions and involvement in industry associations are two ways you can continue to expand your knowledge and improve your skills....
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Avoid the Shell Game: Why Transparent Pricing Is Key to Customer Trust
In industries like plumbing and onsite septic service where trust is paramount, few things can generate customer loyalty quicker than transparent pricing....
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Beyond the Base Bid: Offering Upgrades to the Onsite Systems You Install
Since codes and regulations set minimum requirements for system installations, a lot of installers often bid and install to those minimums in...
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Study Finds Unintended Consequences With Salary Transparency
Many companies keep employee pay shrouded in secrecy while other employers make such information known to their workers. So, what are the...
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Rules and Regs: WIPPES Act Aims to Modify Nonflushable Wipes Labeling
Two U.S. senators introduced a bipartisan bill requiring manufacturers to label nonflushable wet wipes with information about the wipes’ proper disposal. Sen....
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Turn the Key: Introducing Pumper Trader Auctions
We at Pumper Trader are excited to announce the launch of our new online auction platform dedicated to vacuum trucks, trailers and...
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Digital Crime: Why Your Business Must Prioritize Cybersecurity
The integration of technology can be seen in almost every aspect of a construction project — from planning to site work and...
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Barging In: Canadian Sanitation Services Island Clients by Boat
Canadian Sanitation is located in Midland, Ontario, Canada, on the shores of Georgian Bay in an area known as the Thirty Thousand...
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Pumping vs. Measuring Solids: A Concern Impacting the 3-Year Maintenance Cycle
The Wisconsin plumbing code SPS383.54(3)(b) requires that “the servicing frequency of an anaerobic treatment tank for a POWTS shall occur at least...
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How to Identify Safety Risks Before They Become Injuries
Employees are sometimes asked to perform certain hazardous tasks. These tasks, like trenching, confined-space entry, lockout/tagout and others involve putting our safety...






















