I recently received photos from a homeowner in Boulder County, Colo., showing the effects of a series of catastrophic flash floods that...
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Troubleshooting: Tank Startup After Construction
I read a blog recently from a wastewater treatment plant operator that suggested homeowners do not need to worry about using household...
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Get Proactive When It’s Time to Hire
Fresh off a week of industry-related discussions and new product demos at the annual Pumper & Cleaner Environmental Expo, I’m gathering my...
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Tax Season: Small Business Tips to Minimize Taxes
There are millions of small businesses in America, and — thankfully — there are more of them popping up all the time....
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Regular Septic Tank Pumping Puts Money in Your Pocket
Here we go again. A group is yet again attempting to kill legislation in Florida that would improve septic systems and promote...
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How To Properly Train CCTV Operators
The number one decision that will make or break your CCTV inspection program is the operator who runs the equipment. The wrong...
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Troubleshooting: Why Worry About Wastewater Strength?
A few years ago I was involved in a class where we visited several houses that had various media filters as a...
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Commercial Drivers Learn to Save Lives
About half of the traffic accident deaths in the United Kingdom occur before an ambulance arrives. Having first aid available quicker could...
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16 Trucks From SEMA to Make Your Service Techs Drool
The annual Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) show was recently held in Las Vegas where there was no shortage of trucks, bolt-ons...
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How To Properly Train a Pipeline Cleaning Operator
A successful pipeline cleaning program requires three important ingredients: a quality combination unit, efficient nozzles and an effective cleaning operator. The first...
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Troubleshooting: Homeowners and Water Use Habits
A colleague and I were called to a home years ago where sewage was backing up into the basement. We investigated the...
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3 Reasons to Break Into Municipal Work
Municipal work can be intimidating for the uninitiated. Fears of additional paperwork, personnel training and equipment upgrades prevent some drain cleaning contractors...















