August 2017 Issue of Pumper

Longtime employee Mike Fly moved from the end of the hose to the owner’s desk at California’s Sweet Septic.

Pennsylvania’s Bruce Fox passes along tips from a career of involvement in his state and national wastewater trade associations.

A professional approach to a dirty job — with uniformed drivers and a consumer-education focus — wipes out the tired old stereotypes holding back the pumping industry.

Have you started your wastewater business with a friend, or are you contemplating a new startup with your bestie? If so, you should proceed with caution.

Take the time to review your rates and stay well informed as the cost of borrowing begins to increase.

United Site Services joins partnership to encourage putting more alternative-fuel work trucks on the road, reducing greenhouse gas emissions.

Identifying characteristics of soil layers will help you better serve your pumping customers.

Follow this step-by-step process to ensure your vacuum system is functioning properly and won’t fail you on the job site.

A thriving onsite wastewater industry pushes us to constantly adapt to changing environmental regulations, and new tools and equipment.