Education/Training

When a Florida legislator introduced a bill in early 2017 to require inspections of septic systems when a property is sold, part...

Jim Anderson, Ph. D., is one of Pumper magazine’s best sources of onsite system expertise, which is why we’re highlighting a handful...

When the Maine Association of Site Evaluators was looking for a way to celebrate SepticSmart Week in late September, they found an altruistic...

Our Classy Truck feature is typically one indicator of trends in wastewater work trucks. The 18 trucks chosen for publication in our...

Networking is kind of like going to the dentist. You know you have to do it, everyone tells you that you have...

Suffolk County, New York, has pushed to replace common cesspools with advanced onsite systems that reduce nitrogen pollution, and now a couple...

Pumpers can play a critical role in improving water quality in their communities by educating customers about septic system usage and maintenance,...

As many of you are aware, I have been involved with numerous education programs and efforts over the years. Probably more than...

Name and title or job description: Tim Lubbers, president – installer, maintainer Business: Lubbers Excavating, Andale, Kansas Age: 59 Years in the industry: 31 Association involvement:...

When George Schooley started Legacy Septic & Excavation four years ago, he wanted to do something that would set him apart from...

The LaPorte County (Indiana) Health Board took steps to shut down septic systems and halt construction because of rising water levels in...

During Vermont’s SepticSmart Week, the public radio network spoke with Mary Clark, environmental program manager for Vermont's Department of Environmental Conservation, and Dave Whitney,...

In our fast-paced world, it seems like everyone checks out a service company on their smartphones, making snap judgments on which contractor...

Among my frequently asked questions: “What can be done to protect a system against flooding?” And: “If the system has been flooded,...

Name: Tony Mendes, owner (semiretired) Business: Tony Mendes Excavating, Scottsbluff, Nebraska (sold business to stepson, and now operating under Larry Kessler Construction) Age: 68 Years...

Because it contains 12 percent of the country’s population, California sets standards in many ways. Now it will work on a standard...

In 2016, a new water use study of approximately 1,000 single-family homes was published, highlighting water use across the U.S. and Canada....