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New studies indicate that the fibers in our clothes could be poisoning our waterways and food chain on a massive scale. Microfibers...

When you work in a challenging environment — construction and factory work, farming, septic pumping or towing, to name a few —...

My 17-year-old son recently opened a checking account. He rolled his eyes and shook his head “no” when the bank teller asked...

Isuzu Class 6 medium-duty truck The 2018 Isuzu FTR is designed for high efficiency in the medium-duty truck market. The Class 6 truck...

As the year comes to a close, we take a look back at some of the top stories on pumper.com. If you...

When Bob and Danielle Beauregard decided to add septic pumping to the services offered by their Mr. Rooter franchise in Anderson, South...

Ever since our cave-dwelling ancestors started using hand signals and birdcalls to corner a mammoth, we’ve been trying to perfect communication to...

A successful hydroexcavation operation requires the right equipment and the right people. Replace either part of the equation with less than the...

Small-business owners tend to have goals, plans and visions for the future. They also have challenges to face and obstacles to overcome....

Consistency is key. After a few decades in the business, Van Delden Wastewater Systems of Boerne, Texas, has got it figured out...

What happens when Philadelphia plumbers need drain cleaning tools and talent?They call Michael Williams at Just Drains LLC.A third-generation drain cleaning pro,...

Entering a new business market is daunting enough without throwing a huge capital investment into the mix. That explains why Bob Beauregard...

Sooner or later, contractors who rigorously inspect their jetter hoses will discover a nick or cut that requires a repair. While taking...

Armstrong Equipment named Cat Pumps distributor Armstrong Equipment, based in Santa Fe Springs, California, has been named a distributor for the Cat Pumps...

When it comes to marketing, more isn’t always better. There are so many viable options out there today and it’s easy to...

When Fiedler’s Your Pumping Specialists purchased a Landa hot-water jetter, the timing couldn’t have been better. Owners Ted Popp and Jeff and...

As a septic service professional, you've already seen it all. Have you really, though?A video has surfaced in Bolu, Turkey, and it shows a crew rescuing...

How long will a typical jetter hose last? Answering that question is as easy as trying to estimate when a jetter’s pump...

After a successful first Wastewater Equipment Fair in September 2016, the second WEQ Fair has been scheduled, this time in Texas, giving...