Rafi Khatchikian added a graphite metallic 2024 Freightliner M2 with a 2,800-gallon aluminum tank and National Vacuum Equipment 887 pump built out...
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Classy Truck of the Month - February 2024
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Rules & Regs: South Carolina’s Greenville County is Ready to Limit Onsite Development
Greenville County, South Carolina is close to placing restrictions on development using onsite systems. County government officials are motivated by a surge...
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Tighter Regulations are Only a Matter of Time
Name and title or job description: Casey Fiedler, co-owner with Matt Gustafson
Business name and location: Michigan Septic LLC, Mason, MichiganServices we offer:...
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Homeowner Education is the Key to Lid Safety
In September 2023, pumper Cary Zeschke received what appeared to be a routine call from a customer asking if he sold septic...
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Be Prepared For Biting and Stinging Creatures in the Field
The most common animal we typically run into during service visits is likely a domesticated dog or cat, but this article focuses...
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Product Focus: Industrial Services
Blowers
National Vacuum Equipment Challenger 1600
The Challenger 1600 from National Vacuum Equipment is a 1,600 cfm tri-lobe blower designed for continuous duty at maximum...
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5 Tips to Revitalize Your Digital Presence
In today’s digital world, your online presence is crucial to the success of your business. That goes for companies large and small,...
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A Fully Prepped Service Vehicle Shows You Care About Doing a Good Job
In the 1980s, Jack Coleman was a Teamster driver working for a concrete company. He enjoyed the work but had bigger goals...
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Stacy Creech Worked With a Local Builder to Design a Do-It-All Septic Rig
When told his truck was named the 2023 Classy Truck of the Year, Stacy Creech couldn’t help but chuckle reflecting on how...
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Product Spotlight: Positive Displacement Blower Increases Vacuum Truck’s Power, Versatility
Rotary vane pumps are the gold standard for powering the vacuum system on most septic service trucks. But power limitations can sometimes...
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Classy Truck of the Month: Brent’s Septic Service, Duluth, Minnesota
Cory McDonald added a 2024 Western Star 47X painted Western Star white and carrying a 4,250-gallon stainless steel tank and National Vacuum...
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Rules & Regs: Geomatrix Loses Appeal in Antitrust Suit Against NSF
The 6th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals ruled against Geomatrix LLC in its antitrust lawsuit with the wastewater standards organization NSF International....
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FOG So Thick I Could Stand On It!
Name and title or job description: Craig Sapriken, owner/operator
Business name and location: All Around Septic Services, Slocan Park, British ColumbiaServices we offer:...
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Are You Eligible for COVID Tax Credits?
The COVID-19 pandemic disrupted business operations like nothing we’ve experienced in the modern era.
As providers of essential services, some companies like septic...
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Your Customer’s Home Was Caught In a Wildfire. What’s Next?
If a customer contacts you fearing their property with a septic system may be burned in a wildfire, you should recommend they...
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4 Top Strategies For Successfully Training a New Pumper
Despite our best efforts, it’s not as easy as it looks to get the new-employee training equation right. We train too early,...
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It’s January, Time To Get WWETT
A fair amount of my wastewater education over the years came from attending the largest trade show serving the wastewater industry, now...
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Megan Throckmorton Keeps Her Business Family-Friendly
Many working moms admit achieving balance in life can feel impossible. While juggling a career with child care, something always seems out...
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Case Studies: Septic Systems and Maintenance
Sand filtration system for site with high water table
Problem: A three-bedroom home was being built on a tight lot in Norwalk, Ohio. The...
