Three counties on Ohio’s eastern border are beginning to implement a state requirement that all onsite systems be pumped and inspected and...
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An Aging Wastewater Workforce Points to Future Troubles
Name and title or job description: Darius E. Melton, president
Business name and location: 2M Pumping Service, Hot Springs, Arkansas
Services we offer: Primarily septic pumping. We...
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Climate Change Will Impact Our Industry From Coast to Coast
Last summer, some regions of the United States saw excessive rainfall and others excessive drought. Both conditions are attributed in part to...
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Your Company Is Bursting at the Seams: What’s Next?
Operating a business from a shop in your backyard and a home office may be practical for very small businesses. However, as...
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Product Focus: Portable Sanitation and Special Events
Decals/Magnets/Signage
Allied Graphics decals
Decals from Allied Graphics are designed for the portable restroom industry to stick and stay on units and in tough environments. The...
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Employees Not Measuring Up? Do’s and Don’ts of Improving Performance.
Have you ever dreaded having a conversation with an employee who wasn’t meeting performance expectations? Maybe you avoided it, hoping it would...
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In Praise of the Septic Service Provider
Retired U.S. Marine Barry Fetzer has been writing columns for hometown papers in North Carolina for many years. He likes to amplify...
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Find Out How This Husband-and-Wife Team Are Killing It in the Pumping Business
During 2004, Jamie Decker worked mornings at his uncle’s farm, nights at a neighbor’s farm, bought nine portable restrooms and started a...
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Rules & Regs - March 2022
The Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act signed into law by President Joe Biden carries big implications for the onsite industry.
First is a...
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Challenging Times Approach for the Wastewater Industry
Name and title or job description: Chris Rhodaback, president and chief executive officer
Business name and location: A&B Septic Service, Albany, Oregon
Services we offer: Pumping, system evaluations,...
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Pump the Tank at the End of the Inspection
In a recent column I referred to the need to pump septic tanks as a part of a thorough inspection to determine...
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Pumper News - March 2022
The RELLIS Campus at Texas A&M University was forged through partnerships with the school and private companies in 2016. The campus derives...
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Case Study - March 2022
System provides town with flexibility for future capacity needs
Problem: Geraldine, Alabama, with a population of about 1,100 people, needed a wastewater treatment system that...
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Product Focus - March 2022
Advanced Treatment Units
BioMicrobics RetroFAST
Both the RetroFAST and RetroFITT-ee (energy efficient) units from BioMicrobics are designed to be a simple upgrade to enhance a conventional...
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Extend Spring Cleaning Chores to Your Website
Almost every business could use some website spring cleaning. Even a well-managed website eventually needs to be revamped with an updated interface,...
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Reward for Finding a Ring: One Prime Rib Dinner
Pumpers are too often the bearers of bad news to homeowners — “I’m sorry but your drainfield is failing,” or “Once your...
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When It Comes to Customer Service, It’s All Good for Allgood Sewer & Septic Tank Service
Creating a successful business requires skill and experience. But recognizing an opportunity and seizing it can be just as important. That’s what...
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Industry News - March 2022
Erick Erickson passes away
Erick Leroy Erickson passed away peacefully on Nov. 11. Born in Libby, Montana, on Feb. 16, 1925, to Erick...
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Product Spotlight - March 2022
Through market research, Franklin Electric determined a large percentage of submersible nonclog pump sales went to industrial, commercial and municipal accounts. They...




















