Inside the November 2008 Issue
Features
Profile: The Problem Solver
California pumper Richard Davis relishes coming up with solutions to common issues, whether it’s building a more convenient equipment trailer, an inexpensive fix for a customer’s septic system or recycling grease for fuel
Building the Business: Surf’s Up!
If you haven’t done so yet, it’s a good time to catch a wave and ride the World Wide Web to greater exposure for your business
Overheard Online: Signs of a Failing Tank
Depression in the ground over a septic tank leads cautious pumper to uncover a potentially deadly situation
Reading Between the Lines: Private Disposal is a Work in Progress
A letter came in the mail the other day from a Pumper reader (who preferred not to be named), exasperated over the state of septage disposal in his Midwestern region.
Rules and Regs: Ontario Tightens Controls in Large-Scale Systems
The Ontario, Canada, Ministry of the Environment is enforcing the use of a Municipality Responsibility Agreement, which stops the development or expansion of communal systems greater than 2,500 gpd if an agreement isn’t in place.
Interview: New Fees Trouble Rhode Island Pumper
Septic system monitoring fees may prompt homeowners to delay necessary repairs or upgrades, leading to a negative environmental impact, says Darlene Gardner
Cover Story: Go With the Flow
Whether it’s drainfield rejuvenation or stringent requirements for farm worker sanitation, Colorado’s Brown’s Septic Service adapts to new demands in their rural market
Expo Preview: Extend Your Hand
The people you meet at the Pumper & Cleaner Expo might help you solve a nagging problem or give you business ideas worth their weight in gold
