I think pumpers are sometimes unfairly criticized for disposal practices by local government officials who don’t understand how the wastewater industry is regulated...
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Decentralized Wastewater Treatment Will Not Lose the Blame Game
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Clayton and Caryn Smith Capitalize on a Building Boom
After many years working in portable sanitation, Caryn Smith has learned the importance of planning ahead. Owner with her husband, Clayton Smith,...
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Need Another Driver to Hit the Road This Summer?
I don’t understand what happened. He interviewed so well. But it’s six months later, and it’s obvious. He’s not a good fit.
We should...
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Septage Disposal Management
Press unit helps streamline FOG receiving
Problem: Napa Sanitation District in California struggled with a bucket-type screening system for its FOG receiving and...
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Supreme Court to Address Groundwater Pollution Case With Potential Wastewater Industry Implications
A case coming before the U.S. Supreme Court this year will look at a critical issue for people who deal with wastewater....
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Do Desperate Times Call for Desperate Measures in Providing Health Insurance?
As small and midsize employers continue to struggle to manage ever-increasing health insurance costs, business owners are well advised to reevaluate their...
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Will Peecycling Take Pressure Off Overloaded Septic Systems?
Two organizations in Vermont are testing a new approach to wastewater management: diverting urine from septic systems, then sanitizing it for use...
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Defending Septic Waste as a Soil Amendment
Entry 288426I continually get questions from homeowners about what happens to the contents of their tank after it has been pumped. As...
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‘I Straight-Up Love This Industry’
Name and title or job description: Andrew Gunia, owner and chief executive officer
Business name and location: A Advanced Septic Services, Sumner, Washington
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Classy Truck - June 2019
Land Works/ProSeptic - Scituate, Rhode Island
Joe Procopio bought a 1989 Mack RB688S with a steel 3,300-gallon Andert tank and Jurop/Chandler R260 pump and...
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Classy Truck - June 2019
JCL Septic Services - Antrim, New Hampshire
Jon Charlonne and Cory Lawrence added a red, gold and cream 1980 Kenworth W900A, adding a 4,000-gallon...
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LoadMaxx onboard scale reduces risk of running overweight
Overload fines can mean the difference between turning a profit and taking a loss on a given day for a pumper. That...
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A Successful Transition: It’s Time for the Third Generation to Step Up to the Plate
In 1961, when a Canadian printing technician/part-time policeman got frustrated with how long it was going to take to get his septic...
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When Should You Consider Sharing the Company With Your Crew?
Entry 288467Are you looking for a way to foster a stronger sense of team spirit among your employees? Are you nearing retirement...
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Delaware Nonprofit Group Monitors Community Onsite Systems
Entry 288470The state of Delaware may sit in the heavily populated and sewered East Coast, but the rural areas are still dominated...
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You’re Not Just a Pumper. You’re a Teacher!
As a septic system professional, your responsibilities start with the interaction and communication with the consumer. I always find it interesting to...
