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Family Roots Drive Success for Austin's Pumping Service in Strafford, Missouri
It was his family that convinced Douglas Hurrelbrink to launch Austin’s Pumping Service in Strafford, Missouri, in 2010.
His brother-in-law, Jack Crow, had...
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Remembering the Original Septic System Answer Man, Roger Machmeier
Entry 284099Roger E. Machmeier, Ph.D., known to a generation of Pumper readers as the Septic System Answer Man, passed away July 6...
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Secrets for Recruiting and Retaining Top Talent at Every Level
According to U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data from April 2024, the number of job openings in the construction industry dipped nearly 7% over...
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The Critical Differences Between Septic Tank Pumping and Cleaning
Septic tank maintenance is vital for septic professionals to ensure the proper functioning and longevity of onsite systems. Understanding the nuances between...
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The Factors of Business Marketing You Can and Cannot Control
We all have “one of those customers” who talks over what you are saying and doesn’t want to listen to any of...
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7 Safety Tips to Protect Workers in Summer Heat
Summer is a great time for business, but a brutal time for workers. Excessive heat and sun exposure pose significant dangers, such...
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GapVax Shows Off New Dual-Reel Design for G7 Trailer Jetter at WWETT
In this online exclusive video from the Water & Wastewater Equipment, Treatment & Transport (WWETT) Show, Zack Shustrick of GapVax explains the...
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Tips for Troubleshooting Holding Tank Issues
A holding tank is used for an onsite system that has no soil component for a variety of reasons (small lot, lake...
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Industry News - July 2024
Century Chemical partners with Rickett Performance MotorsportsCentury Chemical has entered into a partnership with Rickett Performance Motorsports and will be its official...
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10 Years Later, Douglas Hurrelbrink Is Confident About Handling the Hoses
Douglas Hurrelbrink has learned many lessons about running a pumping company over the last 10 years since Pumper first featured his company,...
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Product Spotlight: Positive displacement blower a fit for wastewater markets
Positive displacement blowers continue to gain in popularity in the septic service and hydroexcavation industries. Big power and easy maintenance are the...
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Classy Truck of the Month - July 2024
Derrick Nelson added a white and brown 2019 Peterbilt 567 carrying a 5,000-gallon aluminum tank and National Vacuum Equipment 4310 blower built...
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We Can Do Much More to Raise Septic Pumping Awareness
News, notes and commentary on recent reporting involving the septic service industry:
Please stay out of the septic tankThe media needs to do its homework...
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Association Upgrades Website, Pushes Initiatives Including Better Disposal Options
The National Association of Wastewater Technicians has long been at the forefront of advocating for improved wastewater management practices and education. In...
