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I was reminded today of the single quality that marks most successful small business owners: Passion. Not the first word that came to...

I used to get tired of trying to get my people to do what I wanted them to do. They always had...

In 2010, owner Doug Stremme bought and had this 2003 International 4400 septic service truck refurbished by Allan’s Welding & Machine Inc.,...

It’s the little things that count when looking to impress a VIP corporate client or discriminating festival guest. When your next special...

When manufacturers decide to ramp up production of hybrid vacuum trucks, you just might see Tim Kettler, president of Action Septic Service...

In business circles, “See you in court!” is out. “Let’s arbitrate!” is in. As the costs of lawsuits have climbed out of sight,...

The National Association of Wastewater Transporters is partnering with the California Onsite Wastewater Association to present the Waste Treatment Workshop, Oct. 6-7,...

Question: I’m interested in cleaning drainfields and flow-testing with water or air. Thoughts? Answers: I have been cleaning drainfields since around 1990. I first tried...

Boutique portable sanitation provider Full Moon Rentals has built a specialty with star power, serving a thriving niche film and television production...

Ken Wertz is a ball of energy and ambition, always has been. “I can’t sit still, so I’m always looking for something...

With four local competitors, Scott Thone knows full well how important name recognition is to his business, Arkansas Portable Toilet Rentals Inc....

Changes proposed by the Ontario Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing would bring onsite regulations in line with those recently established by...

I received another interesting letter concerning the deterioration of concrete septic tanks, particularly compartmented tanks. The letter from Lupe De la Garza...

In our Septic System Answer Man column in the June issue of Pumper, author Roger Machmeier wrote about concrete tank deterioration. In...

The newly released National Environmental Services Center Summer 2011 Pipeline newsletter recommends septic system inspections for all homebuyers and sellers. The issue...

INDIANA: Helping a Children’s Charity Members of the Indiana Onsite Wastewater Professional Association helped New Song Mission, a Christian nonprofit organization, build homes...

COLE Publishing, which has brought you Pumper magazine for going on 32 years, is taking on a new and critical role in...

Spam. Email chain letters. Obnoxious or off-color jokes … These are just a few things that annoy business professionals when it comes...