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Most of us have people who just rub us the wrong way. It’s human nature. You’re not going to like everyone all...

Sewer Equipment 800 Series IV truck jetThe 800 Series IV truck jet from Sewer Equipment offers several features that are helpful in...

Entry 287434For the past 15 years, Pumper has run its Classy Truck of the Year contest, and in the process has shown off the best...

No one enjoys conflict and confrontation. We all want to be liked and accepted, and very few of us enjoy hurting people’s...

The University of Minnesota’s Onsite Sewage Treatment Program did an assessment of septic systems at two state parks, both owned and managed...

Sewer Equipment announces new dealersSewer Equipment announced its newest full-line dealers: Brown Equipment Co. in Indiana, Ohio and Kentucky and MSC Equipment...

A New York representative has introduced a bill in Congress to remove the federal tax on grants that help people repair or...

In the days of COVID-19 restrictions, many of us are in need of a haircut. Barbers and beauty salons that are smaller...

Switching your pumping business from a time-and-materials rate structure to flat-rate pricing is a big jump that will ultimately affect your bottom...

An effluent screen requires regular maintenance and must be periodically checked. The need to clean a screen should not be considered an...

Employee engagement is always one of the biggest issues facing employers. As well it should be: Studies consistently show that disengaged workers...

The shifting reality of society is changing business practices across the nation. For plumbers, drain cleaners, relining professionals and anyone providing home...

Entry 287449It’s not often that you get a chance to rip off a customer a second time. I suppose that’s because most...

Many owners of both small and large family businesses are reluctant to undertake succession planning and end up doing so as a...

In recent months, you’ve probably heard the refrain “these are unprecedented times.” But how do you adapt to “business not as usual”?...

There are many problems that can be solved through better communication. Teams that communicate well together tend to be more productive and find...

Entry 287474Fifteen years. That’s how long we’ve been running the Classy Truck of the Year contest in Pumper. That first winner was a...

The National Onsite Wastewater Recycling Association reports progress in convincing Congress to establish a grant program to help low-income Americans repair or...

Across the U.S., there are two common approaches to determine how large a soil treatment area, or STA, should be: soil morphology evaluations,...