Pumper's Top 10 Stories of 2018

As the year comes to a close, we take a look back at some of the top stories on www.pumper.com. If you missed any of these, now is your chance to catch up. Enjoy this look back at 2018.

10. Hero 12-Year-Old Revives Baby Brother After Septic Tank Fall
This summer’s story about a brave young girl in Edgewood, Washington, reviving her sibling after he fell into a septic tank reminded us all about the importance of secure lids — and the extraordinary heroism young people are capable of.

9. De Jong to Serve 5 Months in Prison
In a story we followed for months, the San Marcos, California, pumper who avoided millions of dollars in disposal fees by illegally dumping waste was sentenced to federal prison.

8. Watch Out for These Dirty Business Tactics
This advice article focused on ways to protect yourself from other businesses conducting warfare using things like fake online reviews and telephone trolling.

7. 'Vacuum Trucks Are for Wimps,' Says Septic Specialist
Fake news! This is an article we wrote for April Fool’s Day about Stan T. Mann cleaning out septic tanks with a shovel and a bucket.

6. In-House Truck Maintenance Is a Game-Changer
Customers are taking notice of how Nadeau Pelletier Sewer Services keeps its trucks in shipshape, and the owners do most of the maintenance themselves.

5. Another Product That Could Harm Septic Systems
Frequent use of bath bombs could present some potential problems for your customers’ onsite septic systems.

4. How to Expand Services to Compliment Your Pumping Business
Looking for concrete examples of how some of your fellow pumpers have grown their businesses with complimentary services? Look no further.

3. The Problem With Medications and Septic Systems
In the event one of your customers is taking chemo drugs on a long-term basis, there are some steps they can take to protect their septic systems. 

2. Cat Waste: To Flush or Not to Flush
The second most popular article of 2018 answers a simple, but very interesting question: Is it OK to flush cat poop into a septic tank?

1. Pumper Arrested for History of Illegal Dumping
An illegal dumper tops this year’s list of popular online Pumper stories. A man from Santa Rosa, California, was arrested for years of bad behavior, including 300 incidents of illegal dumping in 2017.



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