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 2022.
10. Reverse Osmosis and Septic Systems
RO units will continue to rise in popularity, and this article argues that they should be part of every homeowner questionnaire when evaluating a new or existing septic system.
9. 6 Things to Consider When Acquiring a Skid Steer
There are a lot of factors to consider when acquiring a skid steer. If you need one for a certain job, is it best to rent, lease or buy? Consider these questions before making a decision.
8. Tips For Excavating Frozen Ground
Contractors often stop working early in the winter season and delay starting projects in late winter. But working a couple weeks later into the season can provide a revenue boost. Check out these tips for excavating frozen ground.
7. Excavation and Over-Excavation When Installing Septic System Components
There are many reasons over-excavation can occur on a job site. It may be intentional to remove unwanted materials. But unless site conditions require it, over-excavation should be avoided as natural soil typically provides the most stable base for onsite system components.
6. Adding an Aerator to a Septic Tank
An AMA is generally used for remediation of systems having issues with wastewater acceptance in the soil treatment area, but they can also be used to improve effluent quality for a new system.
5. Septic System Installation on Wet Sites and in the Rain
When it comes to stability, dewatering may be needed on extremely wet sites to assure stable installations for tanks and treatment units. This article offers several options to achieve this.
4. 6 Tips for Announcing Price Increases to Customers
If you want to keep up with business costs or inflation, it's important you don't sell yourself short. While announcing price increases can be dicey, there are some steps businesses can take to make pricing announcements easier to swallow.
3. Tips for Installing Septic Systems on Steep Slopes
In many parts of the U.S. septic professionals face the challenge of steep slopes during system installation. When working on sloping sites, safety is the primary concern. Check out this article for a few tips.
2. Is It Time For a Fuel Surcharge?
With the ongoing volatility of fuel prices, it's unsurprising an article examining best practices for adding fuel surcharges to customers’ bills nearly topped the list this year.
1. A Solution for Sewer Flies
Pumper’s top article for 2022 addressed the surprisingly resilient nuisance known as sewer flies. Researcher and educator Sara Heger, Ph.D., offers advice for locating breeding spots and eliminating them.
