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Inland Empire Utilities Agency saw an increase in sewer system debris during the COVID pandemic. Residents flushed napkins, wipes, tissues, paper towels and...

Most of us have been there. A deadline whooshes by, a teammate consistently shows up late, or someone just isn’t pulling their...

Researchers at RMIT University in Australia have developed a new approach to tackling the congealed sewer blockages known as fatbergs. Their solution integrates a redesigned...

Increase productivity and profitability with the vCam series of feature-rich lateral and small mainline inspection camera systems. Built tough and reliable for...

My smartphone has 51,000 pictures on it. I pay an extra $2.99 per month for extra storage on my phone and it’s...

The vLoc3-Pro utility locator introduces new innovative tools for locating buried utilities, ensuring damage prevention while gathering information for analysis. With two...

General Pipe Cleaners’ Kinetic Water Ram uses a burst of compressed air that drives a shock wave (kinetic energy) through water to break...

When PipeTech Plumbing LLC confronts clogs in inside lines, they grab their “dynamic duo.” That’s what owner Nick Pechette calls his arsenal of...

Unexpected excavator bucket issues can significantly disrupt your workflow and hinder the success of a project. Let’s dive into four excavator bucket issues...

Kurt Ihn remembers that IHN Company was among the first in the Milwaukee area and Waukesha County to bring no‑dig, in‑house sewer...

When Jake Saltzman was the owner/operator of First Response Drain Service, he provided drain cleaning and emergency services to commercial and residential...

Anyone who has located sondes or push cameras knows what a nerve-racking task this can be. Problems encountered can be ghost signals,...

Safety is a workplace topic that’s not always taken seriously. Safety meetings sometimes are perfunctory. Personal protective equipment is worn casually. Regulations...

One of the biggest dangers in our industry is entering confined spaces. In the United States, over 2 million employees enter confined...

The Plumbing-Heating-Cooling Contractors — National Association (PHCC) Educational Foundation recently announced the winners of its 2025 scholarship program. With 66 students selected to...

Toro Company to acquire Tornado Infrastructure EquipmentThe Toro Company has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire publicly held Tornado Infrastructure Equipment....

Entry 175012 Trelleborg Stefa Mini portfolio of sealsTrelleborg Sealing Solutions launched the Stefa Mini portfolio of seals that are optimized for the demands...

As an owner/operator of a small plumbing and drain cleaning business, it can be overwhelming to juggle multiple priorities on a daily...

There is an ongoing challenge when maintaining large-diameter sewer pipes. As time passes, mud, sludge, sand, and gravel can accumulate along the...