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It’s a story I’m hearing a lot lately from pumpers. Well, I’ve been hearing it for years, frankly, but it’s becoming all...

Polite Notice: When it’s your turn, if you are talking on your cellphone, we will help the next customer. If you make a...

On any given day, between 800 and 900 employees at Thompson Industrial Services fan out from 22 strategically located facilities, along with...

It’s no secret to installers that onsite septic systems are critical infrastructure. But perhaps just as important is the community education and...

The Urban Dictionary describes ghosting as “the act of suddenly ceasing all communication with someone the subject is dating, but no longer...

Hiring is one of the biggest pain points for septic service companies.How do you find someone who takes the job as seriously as...

Entry 286544Franklin Electric NCX series explosion-proof pumps The new NCX Series of explosion-proof submersible non-clog pumps from FPS, a brand of Franklin Electric,...

Hydrogen sulfide problems are most common in wells drilled into acidic bedrock such as shale and sandstone; produced by certain “sulfur bacteria”...

Material and equipment prices are going bananas. Skyrocketing. Haywire. Wacko. Whatever word you prefer, it’s out of control with no end in...

A comprehensive warranty policy can provide a critical differentiation point from your competitor. It’s surprising how few septic service and plumbing companies are...

Vacuum Truck Rentals opens 17th locationVacuum Truck Rentals opened its 17th location in Roxana, Illinois. This location will serve customers in eastern...

Attendee and exhibitor registration is now open for the 2021 Onsite Wastewater Mega-Conference. The 2021 event is being held Oct. 17-20 at the Embassy...

Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), a group of manmade substances called “forever chemicals,” have become an environmental issue worldwide. Now the U.S. wastewater...

Every business owner wants to make more money — and many of us rely on marketing and advertising to do so. We...

If the COVID-19 pandemic has taught us anything, it’s that none of us can predict what tomorrow will bring. Lockdowns, economic unrest,...

After long hours of pumping septic tanks for his business, Chad Sims appreciates returning to a comfortable shop where he can park...

Service World Expo officials have announced that the home service contracting expo will be held Sept. 21-24 at the Kentucky International Convention...

In most markets, the competition is hot. Even if you’re investing in SEO, PPC, and Local Service Ads (LSAs), it can be...

Recently we were sent a few pictures of an installation by a reader that showed two workers walking back and forth in...