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10.15.2026

Residential and commercial drain and sewer cleaning, inspection, and rehabilitation news for industry leaders

U.S. Plumbing Apprentice Ranks Among World’s Best at WorldSkills Competition

Charles Goede scored 704 in the plumbing and heating category, marking first time a U.S. delegate medaled in nearly a decade. Read more

How to Select the Chemical Grout for Your Needs

When it comes to protecting wastewater structures, OBIC’s chemical grouts offer a robust solution for stopping leaks and preventing future damage. Read more

Sponsored by: OBIC, LLC

Selling Prevention Instead of Repairs

Maintenance plans save time, money and headaches for both you and your customers. Read more

5 Biggest Misconceptions About Drain Cleaning

Dave Dunbar from General Pipe Cleaners sets the record straight to improve performance on drain cleaning calls. Read more

Sponsored by: General Pipe Cleaners

Tech Perspective: Finding the Sweet Spot

Hands-on training helps operators balance water flow, pressure, nozzle speed and cleaning techniques to improve results without unnecessarily taxing a jetter truck or wasting water. Read more

Tackle Large Lines With FIBERSCOPE’s TRACER X20 Floating Pipe Inspection Robot

TRACER X20 makes flooded and hard-to-reach sewer and stormwater inspections possible with a floating, self-propelled robot built for large-diameter pipelines. Read more

Sponsored by: FIBERSCOPE

Industry News - October 2026

Catch up on the latest acquisitions, promotions and company milestones. Read more

“I’m doing the drain work for about 25 plumbing companies in the area. I’m the guy they call. In return, if a job ever turns into sewer replacement, I give it back to the plumbers.”

From the article: Indiana Drain Cleaner Overcomes Learning Disabilities to Develop Successful Trades Career