Inside the January 2019 Issue of Pumper
They Started Building New Septic Systems; Decades Later They Are Pumping and Ungrading Them
After 61 years, change is the only thing Dirk Feikema can count on as he follows his father and grandfather, serving the needs of folks in northwest Indiana.
Case Study - January 2019
Alternative vacuum hose storage
Classy Truck - January 2019
Wolfer’s Septic Services - Dansville, New York
Pennsylvania Installers Need Streamlined Approvals for New Technology
Industry advances are stymied by a state government slow to adapt to advanced onsite systems proven to work in other regions.
You Can Be the Water Softener Problem-Solver
Homeowners with hard water want to keep their water softeners. Your job is to find a way to make that happen without compromising wastewater treatment.
The Thrill of Flying Mud and Roaring Engines
Antique tractor pulling contests allow busy pumper Josh Campbell to blow off some steam.
Don’t Underestimate the Importance of Safety Glasses and Face Shields
In an instant, flying debris can injure or kill a worker performing tasks that require high water pressure.
Is Your Pumping Business Ready for a Full-Time Mechanic?
Thanks in Advance for Reading This Column – Kate
Showing appreciation for a job well-done by your workers or loyalty by your customers is a good thing. And sometimes you can do it pre-emptively.
Septic Service and Land Application Are a Package Deal
Collection and disposal plans were seamlessly integrated from the start when Canada’s Total Site Services entered the pumping business.
Stamp Out Politics in the Workplace
Constant political bickering among your crew reduces productivity, leads to hard feelings and could cost you customers if you don’t get it under control.