Going Green Can Pay Off for Your Pumping Business

Whether it’s on-site septage dewatering or going paperless in the office, California’s Nathan Officer is always looking to promote efficiency and the environment.

Jun 01, 2016 | by Ken Wysocky |

California ABCO Industries Limited Dewatering Truck

Going Green Can Pay Off for Your Pumping Business — The combined teams of Septic Pumping Service and Septic Solutions include, from left, Jon Wilder, Tony Wiebe, Sandie Officer, Michael Wilder, Keith Condon, Wayne Officer, Amanda Auge, Nathan Officer and Kaisha Officer (holding Landon Officer). In the background is the ABCO Industries dewatering truck used by the pumping company.

Nathan Officer saw a business opportunity that would allow the 24-year-old wastewater professional to stand on his own — but also work hand in hand with the company his father founded 18 years ago.Based in Fallbrook, California — about 50 miles from San Diego — Officer started Septic Pumping Service in 2014, with his one-technician operation complementing the work of San Diego-based Septic Solutions, an onsite system installation business started by his father, Wayne, and a partner, Jon Wilder.The younger Officer — a certified wastewater treatment plant operator who graduated from Mount San Jacinto Community College with a degree in

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