Year in Review: The Most Popular Articles of 2021

Year in Review: The Most Popular Articles of 2021

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 2021.

10. Do You Charge Enough For Your Services?
If you get complaints about pricing, don’t automatically assume it means customers want you to go as cheap as possible. Consider the lessons of the author’s story in this online article.

9. Considerations for Tiny Houses on Septic Systems
Tiny houses are a popular topic of interest as the construction industry seeks additional affordable housing options across the U.S. But regardless of the size of the house, proper wastewater treatment must occur to protect public health and the environment.

8. Crafting Attractive Job Listings
Job positions are increasingly hard to fill in the septic services industry, and the chances are good you’re trying to hire. Here’s an article offering tips about how best to present your company in help wanted ads.

7. What to Do With Fish Cleaning Waste
People are catching and cleaning fish across the U.S. pretty much year-round. While fish-cleaning buildings are often installed at parks and resorts, what should you do with the solid waste and wastewater if a facility is served by a septic system?

6. Outdoor Septic Odor Causes and Solutions
Septic odors can be a nuisance issue for property owners — there’s no doubt about that. This article offers some of the ways you can troubleshoot those odors and resolve the issues for your customers.

5. Industry Leader, Hoot Systems Executive Ron Suchecki Passes Away
Readers were saddened to learn about the February death of Ron Suchecki Jr., research director and general manager for Hoot Systems and partner in Central Texas Precast. Suchecki was a member of the National Onsite Wastewater Recycling Association board of directors and served on its Model Code Committee.

4. Comparing Wheeled Skid Steers vs. Compact Track Loaders
Skid steer or compact track loader? The answer depends on several factors — not the least of which is cost — but at the end of the day, there’s room for both work horses in any stable.

3. Should You be Concerned if a Septic System has No Scum Layer?
After septic tanks have been used for six months or more, the tank should have developed three layers: a scum layer on top, a clarified effluent in the middle which is free of large solids, and a sludge layer on the bottom. If these layers aren’t present, you need to find out why.

2. How a High-Efficiency Furnace Impacts a Septic System
High-efficiency furnaces save on energy use and are getting more common every year. But this heating process results in acidic condensate that poses two potential problems for septic systems.

1. Gravity Distribution: Do You Need a Drop Box or Distribution Box?
Troubleshooting and educational articles remain popular with Pumper readers, and this year’s No. 1 article is no exception. It examines the applications and advantages of drop boxes vs. distribution boxes.



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