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Tracing Evidence of Nitrates and Bacteria in Groundwater
As reported previously in Pumper, an ongoing study is being conducted in southwestern Wisconsin to test private wells for evidence of contamination....
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Emergency Planning May Be the Difference Between Life and Death
Pumpers face dangerous situations every day, working around heavy machinery, infectious waste, and probably one of the most serious risks — potential...
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Product Focus - July 2020
POSITIVE DISPLACEMENT BLOWERS
Gardner Denver Robuschi Tri-Flow 825The Gardner Denver Robuschi Tri-Flow 825 blower for combination sewer jetter trucks achieves 19 inches Hg...
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5 Steps to Battle Burnout for Your Busy Crew
The team is exhausted. They’re burned out, and I am too. I don’t know if we can recover. We’ve been working at...
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The Right and Wrong Way to Praise Your Crew
Your crew has been facing wall-to-wall service runs — with a few emergency calls thrown in just to keep the pumping business...
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It’s OK to Downsize a Little, Say the Owners of Dale Miller & Son
Dale Miller & Son in Fawn Grove, Pennsylvania, started out small, then grew quite a bit for an independent pumping company. These...
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Rules & Regulations - June 2020
A survey by a Michigan nonprofit group found strong public support for more regulation to protect water quality. Survey work was done...
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Is It Time to Cut a Few Customers Loose?
Entry 287486Few businesses truly understand the actual profits generated by individual sales. Most metrics for sales effectiveness are monitored by reviewing top-line...
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Education Is the Solution to Securing Septic Tank Lids
Back in January, I wrote about my frustration over the ongoing problem of unsecured septic tank lids and numerous instances of children...
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Timothy A. Giard & Son Plumbing & Heating Makes a Strategic Equipment Purchase That Pays Off Big
For years, people calling Timothy A. Giard & Son Plumbing & Heating for septic pumping were referred to other local contractors. That...
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Industry News - June 2020
Vacuum Truck Rentals welcomes Calhoun
Vacuum Truck Rentals announced Donald Calhoun as the newest member of its sales team, serving the Deer Park, Texas,...
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Product Spotlight - June 2020
Vacuum excavation continues to grow in prevalence and popularity, but huge hydroexcavators and vacuum trucks aren’t always able to get into all...
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Product News - June 2020
ScreencO Systems Micro Screen 400
The Micro Screen 400 septic receiving station from ScreencO Systems is designed for smaller septic receiving, portable restroom trucks,...
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Classy Truck of the Month - June 2020
Countryside Septic Service, Cadott, Wisconsin
Tom Jakubowicz bought this 2019 winter white International HX truck with a 5,000-gallon stainless steel tank and National...
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Open Your Eyes and Ears and Network With Industry Experts
In States Snapshot, we talk to a member of a state, provincial or national trade association in the decentralized wastewater industry. This...
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A Tale of Two Onsite System Inspections
In past columns, I have discussed the need for and the use of standard inspection methods for various levels of inspection. Levels...
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Explore the Benefits of Purchasing Through a Dealer or Distributor
When a business is ready to invest thousands of dollars in new machinery and equipment, sometimes it’s best to cut to the...
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Need Cash? Don’t Forget to Explore SBA-Backed Loans.
Entry 287492Where does a pumper turn when he or she needs an infusion of cash to buy a new piece of equipment,...


















