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Editorial
6 Simple Steps to Develop Loyal Employees
Yesterday, I was speaking to Jill (not her real name) who had been on extended sick leave. She was diagnosed with cancer...
Editorial
Embracing New Technology Put O’Fallon Sewer Service in a Position to Grow
O’Fallon, Missouri, doesn’t rival Florida or Arizona for winter weather, but O’Fallon Sewer Service has found that the winter months are surprisingly...
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What’s the Secret to Fighting Fly-by-Night Operators?
An interesting analysis of wages in construction-related industries has just been released by BuildZoom, one of a number of popular websites that...
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This Tennessee Pumper Refuses to Follow a Conventional Path to Success
Raymond Harris believes he must think outside the box to prosper as a solo septic service operator. Pumping is a difficult business,...
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Take These Steps When the IRS Comes Calling With a Tax Lien
It’s right up there on the list of questions no business owner wants to have to deal with: What happens if my...
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Satellite Industries Acquires PolyPortables
Portable sanitation industry manufacturer Satellite Industries, of Plymouth, Minnesota, has acquired PolyPortables, based in Dahlonega, Georgia. The acquisition was announced May 1...
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Why It Pays to Invest in Wireless Headsets
For Rochester Asphalt’s Royal Johnson, communicating with his crew had become an exercise in frustration.Hear how he solved the problem with Sonetics wireless...
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Why Cameras and Smoke Testers Are Crucial Diagnostic Tools
In his more than 55 years running O’Fallon (Missouri) Sewer Service, Leonard Earnest has seen quite a few technological changes.
He says the...
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In-House Truck Maintenance Is a Game-Changer for This Maine Company
Keeping their trucks shipshape is a priority for Nadeau Pelletier Sewer Services of Frenchville, Maine, and that’s why they choose to do...
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Weekly Flush: Nashville, Tennessee, Homeowner Finds Collapsing Tank Under Driveway
A homeowner on the east side of Nashville, Tennessee, got a big surprise recently when he found an abandoned septic tank under...
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Troubleshooting Aboveground Systems: Too Much Water Too Fast
Generally mound systems perform very well in a wide range of soil types. As Larry Stephens, who runs a 20-year-old maintenance company,...
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Rules & Regs: Jacksonville Had Longstanding Problem With Septic Lids, Investigators Say
An investigator’s report shows the Florida septic tank where a small boy died last year was not secured as it should have...
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How Sharp Trucks Boost Word-of-Mouth Business
“We started with a little truck that held 1,000 gallons.”
Jim Ehde has come a long way in just six...
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Weekly Flush: Septic Tank Failure at Slaughterhouse May Have Caused E. Coli Outbreak
A septic tank failure at a slaughterhouse in Grainger County, Tennessee, that recently was raided by federal agents could be the source...
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Finding Ways to Give Back to Your Community
“We make a living by what we get. But we make a life by what we give.”
Winston Churchill knew what he was...
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Why Hiring Veterans Is Good for Business
There are countless good reasons to hire veterans at your company, starting with the simple fact that it’s the right thing to...
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Why an Industry Trade Show Is Worth the Trip
Every February our industry comes together to attend the Water & Wastewater Equipment, Treatment & Transport (WWETT) Show, formerly known as the...






















