American Liquid Waste Magazine

By Jim VonMeier I remember the first time I went to the Pumper Show.  People kept telling me about it and I thought another trade show…big deal.  But eventually I figured I may as well give it a shot and to say I was blown away would be an understatement.  When I drove up to [...]

Typically, when you hear the term “frozen assets,” you might think that a criminal act of some kind has been committed. This is not the case, however, in the portable restroom industry. As October rolls around in a large portion of the United States and all of Canada, restroom operators begin to gear up for [...]

The best machines, as any operator in the field knows, are easy to operate and simple to fix. That is especially true in the jetter and vacuum machine industry, where people of all skill levels need to be able to run equipment in often unpleasant and sometimes dangerous conditions. NLB Corporation in Wixom, Michigan, makes [...]

                                                                Most of us begin each year by thinking about our goals, our jobs, our health—all the “new” routines and commitments we make to ourselves to make this our best year yet… but two weeks into January, all our planning and resolutions often go out the window!  You can make this your best year ever [...]

Members of one Pennsylvania septic industry association kicked off the New Year in a big way with a revamped and relocated trade show in late January. In an industry that has a patchwork of certification and training guidelines, the Pennsylvania Septage Management Association has taken a leadership role in providing educational opportunities for those in [...]

More than 25 years ago, Allstate Power Vac Inc. began as a small, family-owned sewer company, incorporating in 1984. Today, it is a $50 million operation providing industrial cleaning and a wide array of related services to small and large corporations and municipalities nationwide. Still family-owned, its 260 employees staff 17 branch offices between Maine and Virginia.

February 2, 2010: Vacall Industries has announced that Finkbiner Equipment is the latest dealership to offer the complete line of Vacall Industries AllJetVac machines. Based in Burr Ridge, Illinois, near Chicago, Finkbiner Equipment has served the region for over 40 years. Throughout the state and region, the dealership is known for being experts in highway [...]

Alexandria, Va. – The Water Environment Federation (WEF) and the National Onsite Wastewater Recycling Association (NOWRA) — a not-for-profit organization that educates and represents the decentralized systems and onsite wastewater treatment profession — are pleased to announce a significant new partnership that will take effect on February 1, 2010. Passed this month by the organizations’ boards of trustees, the resolution formalizes a three-year agreement to closely collaborate and promote a shared vision of an integrated and holistic approach to water, stormwater, and wastewater management.