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Septic system monitoring fees may prompt homeowners to delay necessary repairs or upgrades, leading to a negative environmental impact, says Darlene Gardner

The Ontario, Canada, Ministry of the Environment is enforcing the use of a Municipality Responsibility Agreement, which stops the development or expansion of communal systems greater than 2,500 gpd if an agreement isn’t in place.

They may not want to hear it, but septic system rejuvenation or better upkeep frequently starts and ends with a family’s poor water-use habits

A new family-friendly restroom from PolyPortables Inc. helps portable restroom operators respond to requests for units large enough to accommodate both kids and parents.

Whether it’s drainfield rejuvenation or stringent requirements for farm worker sanitation, Colorado’s Brown’s Septic Service adapts to new demands in their rural market

California pumper Richard Davis relishes coming up with solutions to common issues, whether it’s building a more convenient equipment trailer, an inexpensive fix for a customer’s septic system or recycling grease for fuel

Supply and demand issues have turned fuel prices upside down in recent months as traditionally economical diesel has trumped gasoline

The tank has been pumped. The bill has been sent. A poster wonders what to do when a customer refuses to pay.

The Water Environment Research Foundation, or WERF, funded research that identified business characteristics common among 15 successful Responsible Management Entities, or RMEs.

Follow this common sense approach to running your business and do a better job of weathering the next recession

The pumpers at Evans Septic Tank Service show they’re proud to serve the North Dakota State Fair

The coming years will bring a record number of employee retirements. Make sure you’re prepared for the exodus of baby boomers.

We offer a by-the-numbers peek at the latest chassis choices for septic hauling rigs

Like so many leaves falling to the ground through much of the U.S. this month, this issue of Pumper is blanketed with colorful and unique characters from the liquid waste industry.

This all-in-one resource will point you to the information you need.

Central Pennsylvania gardener shares septic tank knowledge with other flower enthusiasts

Lenzyme Designs Maintenance Brochure; Capital Rubber Raises $1,500 for Troops; Hannay Releases Pressure Wash, Spray Hose Reel Catalog; Simple Solutions Adds Distributors

Picking the right truck for the job and maintaining it carefully will keep a pumper’s job going smoothly

Valuable life lessons and understanding of the business resulted in an orderly family ownership transition for Old Pueblo Septic and Drain Service