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When the PolyJohn guys were asked which of their products best expressed their personality, one product floated to the top — the...

Our attention spans are short these days. Really short.For instance, we don’t like television commercials. And now, thanks to handy-dandy DVRs and...

Vacuum excavation is the process of excavating and removing soil using high-powered vacuum suction, which transfers material to a debris tank. Water...

Damaged infrastructure. Water-quality concerns. Sewage backups. The results of combined sewer overflows, sanitary sewer overflows and excess stormwater runoff can cause permanent...

The self-propelled Mud Cat Traxx amphibious dredge from Liquid Waste Technology requires little setup time and eliminates the need for cables. “You...

Last summer, I taught an inspection course on behalf of the Indian Health Service for tribal members from Minnesota, Michigan and Wisconsin....

Tom Bell, 61, estimates he owns between 20 and 25 classic cars, trucks and motorcycles. His son Shawn, 31, a hobbyist in...

Health benefits to cover your employees when they’re sick are a necessary expense. But have you ever thought of doing more –...

Like many state industry associations, the Wisconsin Onsite Water Recycling Association provides many continuing education opportunities for its members. For those who...

An urban-to-rural population of about 200,000 in the northern reaches of the Minneapolis-St. Paul metro area has proven the perfect location for...

This feature in Pumper reports noteworthy conversations that take place at the Pumper Discussion Forum, an online forum for industry professionals found...

Replacing failing septic tanks is one part of a broad bill to improve water quality in Florida. The $380 million cleanup plan...

Since the early 1990s the National Association of Wastewater Technicians has conducted workshops providing a standardized procedure to conduct onsite system inspections...

John was a successful physical therapist. With his practice expanding, he decided to hire an office manager and found the ideal candidate...

Most pumpers will be hitting their stride soon, working earlier mornings and later evenings to satisfy the avalanche of service calls the...

Like other once heavily industrial cities, Chattanooga, Tenn., has reinvented itself with tempting tourism attractions, cleaner air and water, and an optimism...

The Hamilton (Ontario) Wastewater Treatment Plants collect sanitary and combined sewage. The collection system services not only Hamilton, but also surrounding areas...

The JM-2512 Typhoon trailer jet from General Pipe Cleaners blows away blockages in big lines and long runs. The Typhoon delivers 12...

During an unprecedented wave of retirements, leadership is a hot issue for water and wastewater utilities. To develop effective leaders to fill...