The pumping industry’s two major annual awards were presented at the National Association of Wastewater Technicians State Association Breakfast meeting at the...
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Providing Restrooms for Philly's Wild Super Bowl Parade: An Operator's Story
If you are a fan of the Philadelphia Eagles, you know how amazing this past Super Bowl was for us. Similar to...
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Rural Pumpers Can Benefit From Odd Jobs
Operating a business and owning big equipment in a rural area adds up to opportunities for extra income from odd jobs for...
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Troubleshooting: Check for Hydraulic Overloading
I continually get questions about why systems fail and questions about the cause of certain system problems. When you are called to...
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Troubleshooting: Water Softener Use and Garbage Disposals
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From a troubleshooting standpoint, another conversation to have with the homeowner focuses on two major water-using devices that can cause problems:...
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Small is the Next Big Thing - Part 2
High-pressure water jetters come in all shapes and sizes. There are massive trailer jetters with huge water tanks that blast out 4,000...
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Rules and Regs: Pumper Arrested for History of Illegal Dumping
Santa Rosa, California, police arrested a man on suspicion of illegally dumping waste from septic tanks.
Carlos Chavez, 63, of Petaluma is suspected...
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Building a Business: Cassie’s Cans
“I remember waiting for the phone to ring.”
Cassie Collinson recalls the day nearly three years ago when she started her portable restroom...
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Small is the Next Big Thing - Part 1
Since the debut of high-pressure water jetters over 30 years ago, it's fair to say that they've revolutionized the drain cleaning industry....
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What Is a Virtual Contractor, and Why Should You Hire One?
There are only so many hours in the day. Business owners working in the trades know this better than anyone. It always...
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This Ohio Company Has a Classy Fleet of Trucks
In the excavating business since 2003, Chad Werab of Atwater, Ohio, knows a thing or two about trucks. And when he bought...
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Industry News: February 2018
Parent company of Liberty Financial division of Navitas Credit Corp. signs merger agreement
The parent company of Liberty Financial division of Navitas Credit...
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How to Expand Services to Complement Your Pumping Business
If you’re one of the hardworking owners who landed on his or her feet since your humble beginnings in the septic industry,...
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Leadership Means More in Sanitation
What does it mean to be a leader? Can you become a leader, or are certain natural skills needed in order to...
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Product News: February 2018
Villella Products LLC/Sewer Skewer XL vent defroster
Villella Products, the corporation behind Sewer Skewer, has a new line of extra-long sewer vent defrosters....
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How to Organize Busy-Season Preparations
New year, new you! Or, as I prefer to say, “New Year, Better Business.” Not as catchy, but it’s what we all...
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Own a Business? Important Succession Questions to Consider in 2018
Transitioning the ownership of a family business can be a daunting prospect. The decision is often influenced by complex family ownership dynamics,...
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10 Ways to Build a Better Workplace
In many areas of the country, the labor market is tight. Help wanted signs seem to be popping up everywhere. And younger...
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How to Avoid Expensive Inspection Camera Repairs
So picture this: You’re kneeling in wet grass next to a clean-out, shoving your Gen-Eye pipe inspection system slowly down into the...






















