Michigan remains the only state without statewide septic regulations, as legislators adjourned in 2024 before voting on a proposed septic bill, Planet...
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Michigan Declines to Vote on State Standards
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New Mexico Septic Expert Works for Change
Name and title or job description: Gene Bassett, owner
Business name and location: E.C. Bassett Construction Inc., Edgewood, New MexicoServices we offer: We...
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Anticipating Safety Inspections
Nick Steiner had his first experience with an OSHA intervention many years ago while working as a shop floor employee. Since then,...
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Sales Skills Go Well Beyond Selling
I asked about 20 business owners and CEOs to name the one skill they feel contributes the most to their success.
What did...
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Epsom Salt and Septic Systems
From soothing sore muscles to promoting relaxation, Epsom salt use is becoming more common. And so some may question if they are...
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Growing From Negative Feedback
“You could be doing a better job.”
If you take pride in the effort you put into your job, hearing those words can...
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KGT Septic Services Takes Clean to a New Level
There are clean restrooms. And then there are restrooms cleaned by the team at KG&T Septic & Excavation.
“We take special care to...
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Product News - March 2025
Superior 5E FLEX battery-powered smoke blower
Superior Signal’s 5E FLEX battery-powered smoke blower is designed for smoke-testing building plumbing and laterals to quickly...
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Product Spotlight: Diesel-powered trailer jetter brings increased power
A jetter can be used to blast away debris and clogs within the septic lines and leachfield, effectively clearing blockages and maintaining...
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Product Focus: Advanced Treatment Units
Advanced Treatment UnitsAnua AeroCellThe AeroCell recirculating media filter from Anua utilizes synthetic media housed in an engineered pod. The open-cell foam cubes...
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Classy Truck of the Month - March 2025
President Tyler Rousch added a 2024 Mack MD642 with striking purple rain paint to the company’s fleet. The truck is carrying a...
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Working to Improve New York Waterways
Voters in Long Island’s Suffolk County on Nov. 5 approved a proposition aimed at protecting drinking water and waterways. Multiple media reports...
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How One Colorado Pumper Makes It in the Mountains
Name and title or job description: Scott Search, owner
Business name and location: Search Septic, Bailey, ColoradoServices we offer: We do septic pumping,...
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Writing a Formal Business Plan Creates a Blueprint for Success
John Monroe understands the importance of setting goals.
In 2024, at age 60, he completed his sixth triathlon. Although he fell short of...
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5 Performance Evaluation Red Flags That Are a Sign of an Exceptional Employee
Most leaders can identify great employees. They’re dependable. Proactive. Hardworking. Able to shift seamlessly from leading to following.
Yet they also bring a...
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Making Sense of Methane
For something relatively simple in concept, there is a lot going on inside a septic tank. First and foremost, they are a...
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Why You Should Hire Different Personnel
It’s pretty normal for humans to find comfort in being around those they find similar to themselves. Often, our closest friends are...
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Bernie Noble Keeps On Pumping
Serial entrepreneur Bernie Noble says the worst business decision he ever made was leaving Allen Drain Service to start an excavation business...
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Industry News - February 2025
Felling Trailer holds annual auction to benefit Backing the Blue Line
Felling Trailers conducted its 12th annual online auction of an FT-3 drop...
