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He’s Just A Pumper In A Rock ‘N’ Roll Band
When James Dillard isn’t out pumping septic tanks in and around Annapolis, Md., odds are he’s marching to the beat of a...
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A New Marketing Plan For An Old-School Septic Service Company In Ohio
It’s not unusual for septic service providers to inherit businesses from parents who long resisted attempts to modernize operations, preferring handwritten invoices...
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Half Vacuum Truck, Half School Bus Served Minnesota Pumper Well
Is it a school bus with a vacuum tank or a vacuum truck that can haul a bunch of students on a...
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Nominate An Industry Leader For Excellence In Service Award
It’s time to prepare nominations for the NAWT Excellence in Service Award. The award is presented annually at the state association breakfast...
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Connecticut Needs Septic System Inspection Protocols
In December 2002, Janice Cavanaugh was preparing for the Christmas holiday when her septic system failed. While the onsite system was being...
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Classy Truck Of The Month
Owner Larry Favreau added this white and blue Kenworth T800 with a 4,500-gallon aluminum tank and NVE Challenger 506 pump built out...
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Graywater Reuse May Make Sense In Drought-Stricken Regions
A few years ago, Georgia residents were suffering through one of the worst droughts in the state’s history. The reaction from Mercer...
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Take Precautions In Confined-Space Entry Situations
A few months ago I addressed some safety concerns for onsite system service providers and inspectors. As I continue to travel around...
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Maximize The Benefit Of Your Company’s Charitable Giving Program
Business owners are inundated with requests to contribute to local charities, civic organizations and other community groups. The higher your profile, the...
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Satellite Suites Series Of Restroom Trailers Is Aimed At Luxury Events, Weddings And Parties
Satellite Industries utilized the stage of the 2014 Pumper & Cleaner Environmental Expo International to mark its entry into restroom trailer manufacturing....
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Keep Dirty Sight Tubes Clean
This feature in Pumper reports noteworthy conversations that take place at the Pumper Discussion Forum, an online forum for industry professionals found...
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Nova Scotia Wastewater Contractor Networks To Success
Take more than three decades of septic service, add a thriving portable sanitation component, then stir in a helping of equipment sales...
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Michigan Bill Aims To Allow Pumpers To Continue Using Their Storage Facilities Beyond 2025
The Michigan House of Representatives passed a bill simplifying several provisions of laws dealing with septage. The bill now awaits action in...
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Help Employees Embrace Changes In The Workplace
Is your company rolling out a major change? Restructures, mergers, new systems and new business lines are the norm as companies move...
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Girl Power Drives Ohio Septic Service Company To Continued Success
As a young girl, Crissy Glass posed for photos in front of her father’s vacuum trucks because she thought the trucks were...

















