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Say two of your septic technicians are constantly arguing when out on a job, or the office receptionist never seems to be...

The Oregon Onsite Wastewater Association was formed in 1995 over concerns about a substantial rewrite of regulations in the state. Designed as...

As he takes over the leadership role in the National Association of Wastewater Technicians, Gene Bassett hopes to increase its already extensive...

The Maxim 3000 has been a longtime staple of Satellite Industries’ portable restroom line. But even with existing features that benefit operators...

Wearing the proper personal protective equipment when doing any maintenance or repair on a septic system should be non-negotiable. Aside from the...

When you’ve got a good thing going, sometimes it’s best to just stick with it.For Hartland Septic Service owner Jeff Boutell, that...

Finding work in the first place can be hard enough. Then, devoting the resources to actually performing the work is often no...

One of the secrets to keeping your employees engaged and productive is providing them with regular feedback. Believe it or not, employees...

The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency is working on a rule change that could require that septic tanks be pumped dry prior to...

You’ve been using floor jacks and jack stands to work on your trucks and equipment. Tired of squeezing beneath vehicles, you’re thinking...

As business-savvy as most in the pumping industry are, some are stuck in the age of June and Ward Cleaver when it...

You don’t have to spend a fortune to get exactly what you want in a septic truck.Just ask Washington pumper Brad Piesch....

The owner of a very large septic pumping company in Florida has been planning for this day to come: the day that the state...

You don’t have to be a marketer or even especially tech savvy to understand the importance of Google’s search engine results pages...

Glenn Larson passes away Glenn Larson, Pumper’s 2010 Classy Truck of the Year award winner, passed away May 2. Larson, 63, was the...

A modified Zahn tool carrier from Ditch Witch takes productivity to a new level at two affiliated companies: Septic Pumping Service in...

Nathan Officer saw a business opportunity that would allow the 24-year-old wastewater professional to stand on his own — but also work...