Inside the November 2010 Issue of Pumper

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Extreme Makeover
Rejuvenation of aging septic systems provides a profitable foundation for Washington State’s LDL Enviro Services Inc./Affordable Septic Services
Squeezing Blood From a Turnip
From the traditional to the unorthodox, pumpers share their methods for getting customers to pay up
Tougher System Regulations Mean Business
State and local mandates for regular septic tank service provide a revenue boost, pumping contractors report
Comforts of Home Trailer Aimed at Emergency Services
53-foot combination restroom/shower trailer from Comforts of Home Services Inc.
Chugging Along
Mechanical know-how, service diversification and effective hometown marketing keep Indiana’s Barnes Sewer & Septic going strong for more than 50 years
Growing the Labor Pool
Joe Lamacchia, author of Blue Collar and Proud of It, shares insights into attracting and retaining good workers
Iowa Passes Regulation Requiring Inspections
Effective last July 1, onsite systems in Iowa must be inspected and provisions made for necessary repairs before properties can be sold.
This Is Your Brain On Cell Phone
A National Safety Council paper shows how distracted driving affects mental processes and creates serious road hazards
More or Less?
Proper pumping frequency is different for every septic tank. Any arbitrary number — whether set by tradition or government mandate — can be right on or dead wrong.
Industry News - November 2010
Godwin Pumps Names Ohstrom VP of Marketing; Warren Named Onsite Professional of the Year; Hydro-Fire Boom Used in Gulf Oil Cleanup
Product News - November 2010
Featured products of November
Older Systems Mean a Windfall of Work
If you’ve been pumping septic tanks for any length of time, you know that two trends are putting your service business on a course to deal with more and more repair work.
The Power of ‘Why?’
If you want to cut to the heart of an issue in the workplace, remember this one simple word
Just a Click Away?
Financial calculators can help you crunch the numbers when making buying or borrowing decisions. But the numbers are not the whole story.
Hapchuk Inc. Hosts Waste Treatment Symposium
Nearly 150 people attended the National Association of Wastewater Transporters NAWT’s 5th Annual Waste Treatment Symposium hosted by Dave Hapchuk at Hapchuk Inc. in Washington, Pa.