Inside the May 2024 Issue of Pumper
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Joe Watkins grew up riding shotgun in a septic truck with his dad. Now he represents the third generation in Michigan’s wastewater industry.
In their quest to broadly eliminate government regulations, lawmakers ignore the need for mandated septic inspection and pumping
Simpler approaches to serving customers will improve their experience, encourage them to call again and again
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Use of common household products must be monitored to prevent upsetting the healthy profile of scum, liquid and sludge layers during the settling process
If you’re in the market for some new equipment, here is what you need to know about today's lending situation
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The head of the Wisconsin Liquid Waste Carriers maintains the wastewater industry will continue to provide a vital service to septic system users
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Dusty Underwood Plumbing and Septic, Bonham, Texas
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