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One of the best ways a person can increase the longevity of their onsite system is by proper maintenance. How a system...

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration’s mission is to “assure safe and healthful working conditions for working men and women by setting...

It was his family that convinced Douglas Hurrelbrink to launch Austin’s Pumping Service in Strafford, Missouri, in 2010. His brother-in-law, Jack Crow, had...

Entry 284099Roger E. Machmeier, Ph.D., known to a generation of Pumper readers as the Septic System Answer Man, passed away July 6...

According to U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data from April 2024, the number of job openings in the construction industry dipped nearly 7% over...

We all have “one of those customers” who talks over what you are saying and doesn’t want to listen to any of...

Summer is a great time for business, but a brutal time for workers. Excessive heat and sun exposure pose significant dangers, such...

A holding tank is used for an onsite system that has no soil component for a variety of reasons (small lot, lake...

Attending education sessions and involvement in industry associations are two ways you can continue to expand your knowledge and improve your skills....

The truck driving down I-94 in Milwaukee had a mud flap hanging off. Many trucks repeatedly tried to warn the driver on...

Strainers and screening systems are designed to handle high volumes of septic and portable restroom waste, ensuring efficient separation of solid debris...

We once discussed the importance of managing the biomat so systems are able to accept the amount of effluent delivered and provide treatment...

When you’re running a small business, it may be difficult to find the time or the bandwidth to sit down with a...

Troubleshooting issues for onsite systems is something we do a lot. There are some days where I spend all day meeting with...

Nearly all job site injuries and fatalities are preventable. According to John Brengosz, loss control consultant for R&R Insurance in Waukesha, Wisconsin, a...

Vacuum Truck Rental announces new managersBrian Lowry was promoted to regional operations manager of Richland, Mississippi-based Vacuum Truck Rentals. Lowry has been...

In the septic service industry, efficient dewatering equipment is essential for managing and processing sludge and biosolids. It plays a critical role in...

Maybe you’ve heard of OSHA’s “hierarchy of controls” in a safety training class or seen it on a sign somewhere, but do...

We have seen an uptick in businesses wanting add-on services. They are looking into new products and new services that complement what they...