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In the world of municipal sewer maintenance, the demands are constant, and the resources are often stretched thin. From aging infrastructure to growing populations, departments across the country are challenged to do more with less. But with the right mix of planning, equipment and strategy, it’s possible to increase productivity without compromising safety or service …

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Ongoing changes in technology, regulatory requirements, and customer expectations in septic services are reshaping the industry. Long-time service providers are entering a new and exciting period of adaptation, and newcomers to the field may be surprised at the level of sophistication of today’s revolutionary equipment, processes, and management technology.  In 2025, the nationwide septic services …

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A safety culture begins with training that people remember and use each day. For septic, sewer and portable restroom contractors, the work can be risky. Falls, confined spaces and heavy equipment all pose real dangers. A strong safety culture cuts injuries and boosts team confidence. Here’s how to make training stick! Why Safety Culture Matters …

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Winter always comes in like a lion, out like a lamb, or vice versa. Summer doesn’t have such descriptive similes, but this summer is coming in like its own kind of beast. With your pumper truck(s) heading into the peak season, you’re braced for a multitude of portable toilet units waiting for service at customers’ …

Summer Maintenance Checklist for Your Vacuum Trucks and Equipment Read More »

A clean sewer system creates a healthier community. Sewer cleaners are used to efficiently remove blockages and prevent buildup. Breaking up blockages often demands a combination approach that includes the use of a boom. That means using water jetting to break up the blockage and vacuum technology to suck up the debris that created the blockage …

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If you run a septic, sewer or portable restroom business, you’re working around risk every day. Trucks break down, spills happen and equipment can get lost or stolen. One bad incident can set you back hard — unless you’ve got the right insurance. But most standard policies aren’t built for the kind of work you …

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Not all jobs are created equally, and neither are vacuum trucks. Whether it is a tough industrial cleanup, ballast cleaning and recovery along rails, sucking up sludge, microtrenching, potholing or more, choosing the right machine can make all the difference. Guzzler’s industrial vacuum trucks handle these tough jobs with greater efficiency and productivity, but with so …

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Safe digging is not just a precaution; it’s a pathway to savings and efficiency. As the leader in safe digging and hydro excavation, the TRUVAC team of experts breaks down six ways to improve dig safety: 1) Call Before Digging: Always call 811 before starting to dig. This national hotline will inform utility and construction workers …

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Festival season brings large crowds — and big demand for portable restrooms. For contractors, it’s the busiest time of year. It can also be the most profitable if you plan right. Here’s how portable restroom companies can stay ahead and turn the chaos of festival season into a winning stretch. Lock in Events Early The …

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Top priorities for septic service operations, above all, must feature ensuring top-quality workmanship in installation, repairs, and system maintenance for customers. Building customers’ trust through honest, transparent dealing, reliability, knowledge, professionalism, and great service overall is crucial to business longevity in a competitive market. Providing more comprehensive services expands the company’s market base. Septic service …

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