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Happy Employees Work Harder and Stay Longer, Says Manitoba Pumper

Your employees are some of your greatest assets as a business owner, and it's in your best interest to encourage them to stick around
3 Ways to Increase Pumping Revenue by Texting

3 Ways to Increase Pumping Revenue by Texting

A business texting tool can help you reply to customers quickly and land more jobs
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Indiana Pumper Infuses Business With Inspiration, Faith

“Have a blessed day.” That’s something Matthew Moseng of Norway Septic tries to say to customers every day. It’s a phrase that exemplifies his…
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Seemingly Good Short-Term Business Decisions Can Have Long-Term Negative Effects

When you are in the early stages of getting a company started and are eager for success, it can be easy to make shortsighted mistakes that ultimately hurt your business
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Case Study: A Residential Septic System Affected by Home Hemodialysis

The University of Minnesota Onsite Sewage Treatment Program assessed a residential septic system in Minnesota owned by a patient undergoing home…
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Weekly Flush: Thieves Steal Used Cooking Oil From Pizza Restaurant

In other recent septic-related news, police find an insane amount of meth inside the holding tank of an RV near Laredo, Texas
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How Efficient Are You at the Job Site?

Keep these tips in mind when considering ways you can be as productive as possible with your time spent in the field
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Installing Baffles and Screens Correctly to Retain Solids

Septic tanks are designed to retain solids that accumulate over time. Some of these solids are byproducts of the waste treatment process, while…
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6 Tips for Building Better Business Relationships

Relationships matter — not just in your personal life, but in your business life, too. To start with the obvious point, long-term relationships with…
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Declines in Household Water Use Are Good News

Average daily flow changes through more efficient toilets and washing machines will impact future onsite system designs
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Managing Risk As a Subcontractor

If you’re working for a general contractor on a project, it’s important to be diligent to ensure your business is protected from things like unknown contract requirements or adjustments to the project schedule
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Rules & Regs: Water-Quality Bill Making Progress in Florida

Also in this month's regulations update, 75 properties have applied for reduced-cost onsite systems in Lowndes County, Alabama, which has long been plagued by onsite wastewater issues
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Ensuring Proper Septic Tank Access for Future System Maintenance

Septic tanks must be reasonably accessible to facilitate inspection and maintenance activities after installation is complete.Before the tank is…
Industry News: February 2020

Industry News: February 2020

Catch up on the latest acquisitions, promotions and company milestones
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Stainless Steel Braid Hose Boosts Jetter Cleaning Power

Enhance the performance and cleaning power of General’s popular, portable JM-1000 Mini-Jet and JM-1450 water jet drain cleaner with the new…
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WEQ Fair Announces Fall Dates in Nashville

Join us for two days of equipment demos on Sept. 29-30, 2020, at Nissan Stadium
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Team Building and Togetherness Are Core Strategies for This Pumper

Many business owners talk about their employees being part of the family. But they might not go as far as Chris Lanoue, owner of ADC Septic in…
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The Pros and Cons of Field Service Management Software

If you still cling to the pen-and-paper method for managing much of your operations but have been thinking about incorporating the aid of computer software, here’s a rundown of different factors to consider
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How to Apply Leasing Structures to Reduce Equipment Ownership Cost

If you lease some of your equipment to meet your operational needs, a usage-based structure rather than a traditional fixed-term option could be a smart way to go
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Proper Backfill for Septic Tanks

After a septic tank is set, it must be appropriately backfilled. All tanks should be backfilled with successive tamped “lifts” or depth increments of…