Melton’s Septic Pumping Service Takes Pride in Serving Veterans, Speaking Up for the Pumping Community

Mississippi pumper Steve Melton helped start a state wastewater association to give pumpers a seat at the legislative table

Jul 05, 2023 | by Betty Dageforde |

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Melton’s Septic Pumping Service Takes Pride in Serving Veterans, Speaking Up for the Pumping Community — Steve Melton is shown with his technicians, Brandon Cooper, left, and Darrin Long. The fleet of vacuum trucks was built out by Iron-Vac and a local welding shop. Vacuum is provided by either a Masport pump or National Vacuum Equipment blower. (Photos by Jeff and Meggan Haller)

When 18-year-old Steve Melton went to work for Wicker Building Supply in Summit, Mississippi in 1997, he ended up getting a lot more out of it than just a job. He soon fell in love with the owner’s daughter and a couple years later, he and Robin got married. And a few months before the wedding, when one of their customers decided to retire from his septic business, Melton saw an opportunity that would give them a little extra pocket money.“I bought his truck and the service,” he says. “We were young, didn’t have a lot of money and I just

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