Editorial Better Homeowner Education Is Key for Iowa Wastewater Pros As onsite system maintenance becomes more critically important by the day, installers and pumpers focus on their role in teaching end users. June 30, 2020
Editorial Tracing Evidence of Nitrates and Bacteria in Groundwater Onsite system design and maintenance investigation may yield clues about human fecal contamination of water wells. June 30, 2020
Editorial Emergency Planning May Be the Difference Between Life and Death In the event of a workplace accident, response time is critical. Prepare to ensure your crew can take action as swiftly as possible. June 30, 2020
Editorial 5 Steps to Battle Burnout for Your Busy Crew Keeping your team happy and productive at the height of the busy season requires keen observation and effective communication from the boss. June 30, 2020
Editorial The Right and Wrong Way to Praise Your Crew In the midst of your busy season, remember to show sincere appreciation for front-line workers who keep the trucks moving and the vacuum pumps running. June 30, 2020
Editorial It’s OK to Downsize a Little, Say the Owners of Dale Miller & Son A three-generation Pennsylvania pumping company makes workload and staff adjustments to ensure a happy work-life balance. June 30, 2020
Editorial Rules & Regulations - June 2020 Survey finds support for more water regulations in Michigan. June 02, 2020
Editorial Is It Time to Cut a Few Customers Loose? A careful examination of your company’s profits by individual client and client segments may reveal you’re working for nothing in some cases. June 02, 2020
Editorial Education Is the Solution to Securing Septic Tank Lids Another child drowns after falling into a septic tank. Industry professionals voice frustration with a pattern of safety lapses. June 02, 2020
Editorial Timothy A. Giard & Son Plumbing & Heating Makes a Strategic Equipment Purchase That Pays Off Big A Massachusetts plumbing outfit decides it’s time to stop passing up opportunities to pump septic tanks. The result is a successful new profit center. June 02, 2020
Editorial Open Your Eyes and Ears and Network With Industry Experts If only I’d sought educational opportunities sooner, I could have grown my business faster and at a younger age. June 02, 2020
Editorial A Tale of Two Onsite System Inspections Following correct step-by-step processes is the key to ensuring successful inspections for both gravity and pump systems. June 02, 2020
Editorial Explore the Benefits of Purchasing Through a Dealer or Distributor Ample parts inventory, fast delivery and thorough new-equipment prep process are a few advantages for pumpers, according to suppliers. June 02, 2020
Editorial Need Cash? Don’t Forget to Explore SBA-Backed Loans. The federal Small Business Administration doesn’t hand out money, but it backs loans that can help your pumping business grow. June 02, 2020