Inside the July 2009 Issue
Features
Special Feature: Simply the Best
We provide a by-the-numbers look at the latest top-of-the-line restroom trailers
Rules and Regs: Maryland Toughens Rules for Systems Near Chesapeake Bay
The General Assembly approved legislation that will require thousands of homeowners within 1,000 feet of Chesapeake Bay and Ocean City tidal waterways to add nitrogen removal technology to their onsite systems.
Building the Business: Make a Name for Yourself
Corporate sponsorships of everything from stadiums to Little League teams can give a boost to a company’s sales efforts
Cover Story: Keepin’ the Hammer Down
Through relentless customer service and marketing measures, St. Louis company R & R Sanitation posts gains through recessionary doldrums
Profile: Future Secured
With a solid plan to transfer his business to the next generation, veteran Maine pumper Buster Downing feels free to focus on the potential of a thriving industry
Reading Between the Lines: Fellas You’ll Want to Meet
This is one of those months where I wish Pumper had two covers.
Interview: Dine-In, Pump-Out
Missouri contractor A & A Septic Pumping teams with watershed group to give homeowners a free meal while they learn about septic system care and maintenance
Overheard Online: A Real Head-Scratcher
Stumped by a challenging repair, a pumper turns to his online friends … and gets plenty of good advice to complete the fix
