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This question was first posted in 2008, but continues to generate response. So this is Part 2 of the discussion thread: Question: Does anyone...

Biofilter Replacement For Seasonal Homes Problem: Two summer homes on a 100,000-square-foot island in Lake George, N.Y., had defective onsite systems. A barge...

Education Day at the 2012 Pumper & Cleaner Expo moves to Monday, Feb. 27, with a full lineup of seminars given by...

Question: Who charges extra for those tanks that are solid from top to bottom? How much do you charge? Answers: We usually charge by the...

The black cloud over J. Douglas Adcox, a homebuilder in Phoenix, Ariz., had a silver lining – the National Association of Wastewater...

QUESTION: I read a recent article about hydraulic load testing that calls attention to some disagreement about the way to do the...

Caring for an elderly loved one is stressful enough, but trying to manage a full- or even part-time job simultaneously can be...

It will never be more convenient to attend the Pumper & Cleaner Environmental Expo International than in 2012, when the biggest tradeshow...

“Protect your good name,” your grandmother probably told you one time or another. She was probably talking about your reputation. These days, though,...

Todd Frank, an intern at the National Association of Wastewater Transporters, is developing an Excel spreadsheet with a feasibility study for pumpers...

Between 2006 and 2010, Grease Masters – founded by John and Pam Remstedt in suburban St. Louis – doubled its gross sales...

QUESTION: I live in Northern Minnesota, and if I knew then what I know now, I would have insulated my septic tank when...

For centuries, business contracts have been written on paper. Today, however, more and more contracts are formed electronically. The computer is quickly...

With the economy improving, John was thrilled to see his small company starting to boom. He was so busy taking on new...

What’s in a name? Quite a bit, when it comes to businesses and products, says Christopher Johnson, aka The Name Inspector, a...

Big Family Manufacturing Inc. had been struggling for some time to find the best direction to take for its mid-market, family business...

This feature in Pumper reports noteworthy conversations that take place in Pumper Discussion, an e-mail based forum for industry professionals sponsored by...