American Liquid Waste Magazine

Fleet vehicles are driven hard, averaging nearly double the mileage, fuel consumption and emissions of personal vehicles. As a result, fleets are not only expensive to operate but are also a major source of global warming pollution. However, there are five easy, cost-effective ways to go green with your fleet, as well as to reduce [...]

The newly redesigned JM-3055 Jet-Set™ water jet drain cleaning machine from General Pipe Cleaners has the power to clear your most stubborn stoppages, including grease, sand and ice. Its 3000 psi, 5.5 gpm pump has the thrust to pull the hose down long runs, the pressure to cut through the stoppage, and the flow to [...]

The new 290-Series effluent pumps from Liberty Pumps feature a one-piece cast iron motor housing and base, stainless steel rotor shaft and permanently lubricated upper and lower ball bearings. The 290-Series boasts pumping heads to 48 feet and maximum flows to 83 gallons per minute. With a 1-1/2″ discharge and ¾” solids-handling capability, the new [...]

A year ago last November, St. Lucia was ravaged by a severe hurricane. Hurricane Tomas caused the Caribbean island to look like a war zone and destroyed part of the Jalousie Plantation Resort. That’s when Orenco Systems, Inc. swooped in and saved the day. When nearly half of the 110-suite resort was destroyed by mudslides, [...]

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Introducing the new MC Advanced Series from GapVax New to our product line, the MC Advanced Series, was designed around the operator giving control over all aspects of your GapVax with less effort and more functionality. GapVax’s MC Advanced Series is an innovative system control that includes a superior monitoring system allowing the operator to [...]

Clogged drains and pipes are a serious issue and can lead to water damage of your property, lost time and in the case of a business, interruption of operations and services. The goal for you is to get to the source of the drainage problem quickly and effectively to minimize or eliminate damage. The process [...]

A new, robust tiger tail hose that is flexible for pumper truck waste evacuation and septic pumping, sewer cleaning, and marine sanitation applications is being introduced by FLEXAUST of Warsaw, Indiana. Tiger Tail® Liquid Suction & Pumping Hose combines high durability and flexibility for pumper truck waste evacuation, septic pumping, and related applications. Featuring proprietary [...]

Plug in, or hang up. The start of 2012 saw a new hand-held cell phone ban for Commercial Drivers. New regulations kicked in January 3, 2012 banning hand held phones in commercial vehicles weighing more than 10,000 pounds. Drivers are allowed to use hands-free devices, but all across the United States, all commercial drivers, which [...]

A visit made by the builder or septic tank contractor after the job is completed can impress the residents and provide opportunity to ask questions about the system. If the visit is figured into the bid for the job, a regular practice to add this step to every job can lead to a positive relationship [...]