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Liquid Waste Industries (LWI) is a leading supplier of new parts and equipment for portable restroom rental businesses. Owned and operated by industry expert Helen Brown Chavers, LWI serves as a one-stop shop for everything needed to maintain, repair, and upgrade portable restroom units, trailers, and related operations. The company is known for providing exceptional …

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News of the revolutionary Omega LWS filtration technology is spreading faster as the months go by now. The patented system saves septic service operators a substantial portion of their usual travel time and dump costs incurred with traditional pumping, hauling, and disposal of septic tank contents. The total time and money these units save in …

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How to Make the Most of Your WWETT 2026 Attendance The 2026 WWETT event, February 16-19, Indianapolis, Indiana, is the largest and most inclusive annual wastewater industry tradeshow in the United States. Here is some helpful information and a list of recommendations for getting the most from your experience at the WWETT show.  The event …

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We are excited to introduce AirVote®, a revolutionary technology for the wastewater handling industry and many related service businesses. The industry-disrupting innovation will be featured at the February WWETT show. This digital invention, usage of which has already been rapidly spreading throughout the US service market, provides a spectacular array of critical, logistical, and communications …

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A serious and under-discussed challenge for septic tank pumping operators in some US regions is consistently finding dumping sites with available capacity within reasonable distances. Talking with operators who routinely struggle with this situation, with long-time pros who’ve learned to leverage partial fixes, and with the producers of a robust new solution, we’ve learned key …

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The importance of regular sewer maintenance on a municipality’s health and safety As municipalities prepare for the challenges of a new year, one of the most critical yet overlooked priorities lies underground. The sewer systems keep communities healthy, safe and functioning smoothly. Setting up sewer systems for success in the new year starts with proactive …

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Key steps to keeping hydro excavation trucks running their best Purchasing a hydrovac is a major milestone. For construction or utility operations, hydro excavation is the safest and most precise digging method available, transforming how crews expose utilities, trench, and work in complex underground environments. While adding a hydrovac to your fleet is a smart …

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Industry expert, Will Niccolls, Owner, Green Latrine, Seattle, WA, attended the 2025 Portable Sanitation Association International (PSAI) show in Florida in early November. Between the many equipment and supply vendors and service company operators, a vast wealth of knowledge was shared across the gamut of industry interests, from technological innovations to improved service practices. Here, …

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Something goes sideways at work—missed deadlines, bad customer feedback, you name it—and the first suggestion is, “We need training!” Sound familiar? It’s like reaching for a Band-Aid when what you really need is a lifestyle change. Training can be powerful, but it shouldn’t be your knee-jerk solution to every workplace hiccup. Here’s the hard truth: …

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Not every dig site is wide open. In fact, many of today’s utility, infrastructure and municipal projects are happening in tight, crowded urban environments: alleys, narrow easements and locations where even maneuvering a truck can be a challenge. In these situations, the ability to hydro excavate from a distance is more than a convenience — …

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