December 2013 Issue of Pumper

Tennessee’s Shane Buck grows revenues and recaptures his family’s heritage by adding septic work to his plumbing business.

The wastewater industry is looking for ways to conquer the corrosive gas that seems to be eating away at more and more concrete tanks and components.

A mix of high-tech new and refurbished classic rigs engineered to tote septage from several jobs on a single run dominate the classy truck monthly winners for 2013.

Keeping sewer and drainlines clean and clear of debris and root blockages may require a few extra tools, but the steady work can also provide a consistent revenue steam for pumpers looking to diversify their service offerings. Here are several push cameras, jetters, line locators, root control tools and cable machines to consider.

A poster seeks advice on how to solve neighbor issues over land spreading practice.

If it involves cleaning, maintaining, repairing or building wastewater systems, Colorado’s Snowbridge Inc. wants a part of the action.

There are some important changes to understand when it comes time to pay Uncle Sam for the year just ending.

You don’t build iPhones and personal computers, but you can still make the hiring principles of tech giant Apple Inc. work for your local service business.

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