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A Big Thumbs-Down for Septic Stupidity
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What Is a Trademark and Why Do You Need One?
Good branding and marketing weren’t invented yesterday. Consider the story of John K. Hogg of Frederick, Maryland, a manufacturer of soap. Mr....
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California Prepares for Direct Potable Reuse of Wastewater
California’s multi-year drought was officially declared over this spring, but the Legislature is on the verge of making the state a pioneer...
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Is It Important to Own Your Land and Shop?
To lease or to buy?For contractors like you, that question more typically comes up when talking about equipment — that new vacuum...
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Laying the Groundwork For Time-of-Sale Inspections
Nestled along the southern shore of Lake Michigan, La Porte County is the first in Indiana to enact an official point-of-sale property...
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Know the Forces That Impact Water Movement Through Soil Pores
A reader posed a question about water in the soil and how it moves. He asked: “Is it true that regardless of...
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Entering a Tank: Proceed With Caution
From time to time we need to enter a truck’s vacuum tank (or a septic tank) to clean and inspect it. That...
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We Need More Flexible Regulations
Names: Bill Coffey, president; Billy Coffey, vice presidentBusiness: Pembroke Pumping Services Inc.Location: Danbury, ConnecticutAge: Bill 72, Billy 46Years in the industry: Bill...
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Classy Truck - July 2017
Owners Dave and Dana Neu started their pumping company by putting together an all-white 1999 Sterling vacuum truck carrying a repurposed 2,600-gallon...
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Pumper Gene Morris Says He’s Made a Great Career Choice
As Gene Morris celebrates both his 55th birthday and the 25th anniversary of his company, Jarvis Septic & Drain, he’s beginning to...
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Septage Management Is Everybody’s Business
It’s a common refrain pumpers hear from the public when it comes to land application of septage — not in my backyard!As...
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Pumpers: Concentrate on What Works Well for You
Service diversification benefits many companies by generating multiple revenue streams and minimizing exposure to market downturns. But as Schulteis Pumping grew and...
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Saying ‘Thank You’ Is Good for Business
If you’re grateful but don’t take the time tell anyone, does it count? Maybe, but it’s a bit like clapping with one...
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Maryland considers return of best-technology rule for onsite systems
The state that surrounds most of Chesapeake Bay, where struggles over water quality have occupied public attention for several years, may revive...
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Top Tips to Get the Best Insurance Coverage
There’s a paradox at the heart of insurance: You have to buy it, but you hope you’ll never need to use it.If...
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Educating Wastewater Professionals and Septic System Users
One of the nation’s most rural states has a new resource to teach septic system users and wastewater professionals about onsite technology.With...
