With a lagging economy throughout 2008, burgeoning inflation and a tightening credit market, it’s no surprise that pumpers asked to gaze into the future have seen a somewhat dim view ahead. Still, the overall attitude seems to be one of guarded optimism, as pumpers continue to build professionalism in the industry despite a less-than-rosy forecast ahead.Jim Kelly of Kelly’s Septic Service notices a marked reduction in service territories pumpers can afford to cover. “The areas that people are covering seem to be getting smaller due to general costs,” he says. “They’re not traveling as far due to the costs of
