When Jason Turcotte gets an idea, he goes all in. In 2006, he and his uncle, Bob Tupper (now retired), started a...
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Small and Light Excavators Perfect for Delicate Spaces
Any septic system repair or install job that requires traditional excavation in a customer's yard brings up concerns about potential damage to exterior...
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Rainwater Collection Is a Great Complement to an Onsite Business
In a historically dry area like Texas — known to have lengthy droughts — capturing and using rainwater just makes sense. That’s...
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Do You Say ‘No Way’ to Paying Employees for Volunteering?
Entry 288165Recently I was talking to a small-business owner and friend when the topic of volunteer time off, or VTO, came up....
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This Florida Environmental Services Company Builds a Reputation for Solving Tough Industrial Cleaning Challenges
Removing accumulated sand, grit and other debris from tanks, pipelines and other infrastructure at wastewater treatment plants without the hassle and expense...
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Nine Signs That Show You’re an Exceptional Boss
Many people are good bosses. Some people are great bosses. A handful go even further: They’re phenomenal, not only because of what...
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Oregon Considers New Onsite Rules Featuring an Expiration Date on System Approvals
After six years with its current set of onsite rules, the state of Oregon is on the verge of revising them to...
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What’s Your Biggest Money-Wasting Story?
Entry 288168Operating a successful business requires astute money management. Yet all business leaders can pinpoint a time in their career when they...
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Students Win $20,000 Samsung Prize to Study Wisconsin Island’s Wastewater Challenges
Washington Island lies in Lake Michigan off the end of Wisconsin’s Door County peninsula. It’s home to about 800 year-round residents; the...
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Can We Borrow Research Techniques From Other Fields to Assess Septic Systems?
Entry 288171I recently received an email from an old friend I worked with on site evaluation and design questions over the years. He...
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‘We’re Always Busy, No Matter What’
Name and title or job description: Paul Mumford Jr., co-owner with father, Paul Mumford Sr.
Business name and location: Mumford Services, North...
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The October Mega Conference Will Feature NAWT Sessions on Disposal
The Onsite Wastewater Mega Conference is Oct. 13-16 in Loveland, Colorado, hosted by the National Association of Wastewater Technicians, the Colorado Professionals...
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Classy Truck - September 2019
A Plus Septic Service - Durham, Maine
Jason Turcotte added this white 2019 Peterbilt 348 septic service truck with a 3,800-gallon steel tank and...
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Product Spotlight - September 2019
Performance data has always been a valuable tool. That’s never been more accurate than now, as more vacuum and hydroexcavation truck systems...
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Product News - September 2019
General Pump DFV5010 foot valve
General Pump’s new industrial foot valve, the DFV5010 is a heavy-gauge, powder-coated valve designed for reliability and longevity....
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Industry News - September 2019
Satellite | PolyPortables celebrates opening of plant expansion
Satellite | PolyPortables celebrated the grand opening of its plant expansion in Bristol, Indiana. The...
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Product Focus - September 2019
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Robuschi Tri-Flow 825
The Gardner Denver Robuschi Tri-Flow 825 blower for combination sewer jetter trucks achieves 19 inches Hg vacuum...
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Justin and Jeremy Einck Buy Out Berg Tanks and Become Pumpers Overnight
Brothers Justin and Jeremy Einck never expected to be in the septic pumping business. But they come from an entrepreneurial family and...
















