Providing efficient septic, portable sanitation and sewer cleaning service poses many challenges for Ray and Stephanie Purcell, owners of Dumas Pumping Service...
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Will Laundry Sheets Impact the Septic System?
Laundry detergent sheets are detergents designed as eco-friendly alternatives to liquid or powder detergents. As they are typically sold in cardboard packaging,...
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When Is the Employer On the Hook For a Workers’ Comp Claim?
To run a successful operation, employers must safeguard their greatest asset — their employees.
The unpredictability of accidents and injuries in the workplace...
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Product Focus: Blowers and Vacuum Pumps
Positive Displacement Blowers
JUROP HELIXHELIX blowers incorporate the third generation of JUROP helical tri-lobes with air injection porting designs and internal paths to...
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Clear Customer Communication Is Key to Delaware’s Wastewater Professionals
Name and title or job description: David Austin
Business name and location: Frederica, Delaware, consultant to Septic Masters, Wyoming, DelawareAge: 69Services we offer: Septic Masters does septic installs,...
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Rules & Regs: Washington State Homeowners Request Training For DIY System Inspections
Key Peninsula residents in Washington State are asking the Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department to start a self-inspection training program for homeowners. Homeowners...
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Is Providing Feedback to Your Crew Becoming Problematic?
Few people will question the importance of accountability in the workplace. Establishing it, however, is an entirely different matter.
But Scott Robley suggests...
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Association Upgrades Website, Pushes Initiatives Including Better Disposal Options
The National Association of Wastewater Technicians has long been at the forefront of advocating for improved wastewater management practices and education. In...
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We Can Do Much More to Raise Septic Pumping Awareness
News, notes and commentary on recent reporting involving the septic service industry:
Please stay out of the septic tankThe media needs to do its homework...
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Classy Truck of the Month - July 2024
Derrick Nelson added a white and brown 2019 Peterbilt 567 carrying a 5,000-gallon aluminum tank and National Vacuum Equipment 4310 blower built...
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Product Spotlight: Positive displacement blower a fit for wastewater markets
Positive displacement blowers continue to gain in popularity in the septic service and hydroexcavation industries. Big power and easy maintenance are the...
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10 Years Later, Douglas Hurrelbrink Is Confident About Handling the Hoses
Douglas Hurrelbrink has learned many lessons about running a pumping company over the last 10 years since Pumper first featured his company,...
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Industry News - July 2024
Century Chemical partners with Rickett Performance MotorsportsCentury Chemical has entered into a partnership with Rickett Performance Motorsports and will be its official...
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Industry News - June 2024
CST Industries acquires Ostsee Tank Solutions
CST Industries has acquired German company Ostsee Tank Solutions. Ostsee Tank Solutions provides tank solutions including aluminum...
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Product Spotlight: Aluminum tank launch adds versatility to vacuum truck lineup
Septic service companies in the market for an aluminum tank can now look to National Truck Center, which recently announced its new...
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Product News - June 2024
AirVote field asset tracking softwareAirVote’s latest release helps companies track the locations of their field assets along with their real-time performance, now...
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Classy Truck of the Month - June 2024
Piedmont Disposal added a green 2023 Freightliner M2-106 carrying a 1,000-gallon waste/500-gallon freshwater steel tank and Masport HXL 75 pump built out...
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Rules & Regs: Septic System Overuse Discussed in Wilmington, New York
Changes to Wilmington, New York’s land use code regarding short-term rentals are being considered, reported the Lake Placid News.
Section 3J requires a...
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Courtesy Is Never Outdated — and Other Advice From Industry Veteran
Name and title or job description: Pat McVay, president/owner
Business name and location: Sporthaven Inc., Brookings, OregonServices we offer: Septic installations, excavation servicesAge:...




















