The Idaho Department of Environmental Quality is considering changes to rules for the design, construction and operation of onsite wastewater systems. The...
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Idaho Is Considering New Regulations For Septic Systems
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Should You Pay Employee Bonuses?
The holidays are coming. Can year-end bonuses be far behind?Some businesses choose to give their employees something extra either at the end...
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Sustainable Land Application Is A Goal Of The Georgia Onsite Wastewater Association
After years and many hours of work by the Georgia Onsite Wastewater Association, land application of septage is now an affordable alternative...
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Ease Employee Fears And Accomplish Your Company’s Objectives
Establishing individual employee goals and objectives can be stressful for many companies, especially if this is a new concept. Employees often resent...
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Wisconsin’s Troy Kruser Creates An Environmentally-Sustainable Disposal Plan With A Local Farmer
Some pumpers may lie awake at night dreaming of diverting half of the waste they pump from the treatment plant to a...
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WWETT Your Appetite
The rebranded 2015 Water & Wastewater Equipment, Treatment & Transport (WWETT) Show promises all the excitement the annual Pumper & Cleaner Environmental...
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Spec It Out: Blower Or Vacuum Pump?Now that the busy season is behind you, it might be a good time to think...
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He’s Just A Pumper In A Rock ‘N’ Roll Band
When James Dillard isn’t out pumping septic tanks in and around Annapolis, Md., odds are he’s marching to the beat of a...
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A New Marketing Plan For An Old-School Septic Service Company In Ohio
It’s not unusual for septic service providers to inherit businesses from parents who long resisted attempts to modernize operations, preferring handwritten invoices...
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Half Vacuum Truck, Half School Bus Served Minnesota Pumper Well
Is it a school bus with a vacuum tank or a vacuum truck that can haul a bunch of students on a...
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Nominate An Industry Leader For Excellence In Service Award
It’s time to prepare nominations for the NAWT Excellence in Service Award. The award is presented annually at the state association breakfast...
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Connecticut Needs Septic System Inspection Protocols
In December 2002, Janice Cavanaugh was preparing for the Christmas holiday when her septic system failed. While the onsite system was being...
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Classy Truck Of The Month
Owner Larry Favreau added this white and blue Kenworth T800 with a 4,500-gallon aluminum tank and NVE Challenger 506 pump built out...
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Graywater Reuse May Make Sense In Drought-Stricken Regions
A few years ago, Georgia residents were suffering through one of the worst droughts in the state’s history. The reaction from Mercer...
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Take Precautions In Confined-Space Entry Situations
A few months ago I addressed some safety concerns for onsite system service providers and inspectors. As I continue to travel around...
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Maximize The Benefit Of Your Company’s Charitable Giving Program
Business owners are inundated with requests to contribute to local charities, civic organizations and other community groups. The higher your profile, the...
