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Survey Equipment

How to Choose the Right Equipment for Site Surveys

A number of different types of equipment are available with a range of cost and strength to determine elevation differences and establish contour…
Rules Regs

Michigan Finally Proposes Statewide Sanitary Code

In this month's regulations update, Michigan proposes a new set of state rules for onsite septic systems, and men are arrested for illegal dumping in Connecticut
Surveying

How to Determine Relative Elevation in a Septic System Inspection

If you are inspecting a system for a real estate transfer or troubleshooting a problem, it is important to know that the system was installed so…
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Weekly Flush: Septic Truck Crashes Into Creek After Brake Failure

In this week's septic-related news, a septic truck driver is lucky to be alive after crashing into a creek; and 12 families in a Florida trailer park are without water because their landlord hasn't repaired the septic tank.
How to Make Your Business Recession-Proof

How to Make Your Business Recession-Proof

Following these four tips could help your business survive an economic downturn
Bad events

What to Do When an Event Goes Badly

When Murphy’s law is in full effect for your portable restroom operation, follow these tips to turn that disastrous event around
Retirement plans

Learning the Alphabet Soup of Retirement Plans

So many account options may be confusing, but no matter your age, the time to start saving for retirement is now
Weekly Flush 1

Weekly Flush: How Caller ID Spoofers Can Ruin Your Local Reputation

In this week's septic-related news, a pumping company out of Iowa has its reputation dragged through the mud by telemarketers; and human waste is falling from the sky in Canada, and no one knows why
Classy ziegler

Company's Flagship Truck Inspires Fleet of Kenworth Vehicles

We get behind the wheel of this Classy Truck from Pumper magazine via a classy conversation with Ziegler Plumbing & Sewer of Newport News, Virginia
Profile Snyders

Save Time Digging Up Lids and Use a Mini-excavator

TMX towable excavator saves Snyder’s Environmental Services many hours of manual labor digging up lids
NAWT Schedules Inspector Training Certification Courses

NAWT Schedules Inspector Training Certification Courses

Whether you’re an industry veteran or just getting started in the septic pumping industry, the National Association of Wastewater Technicians has…
Septic height

Using a Benchmark to Establish Septic System Elevation

How to use instrument height and backsight to specify elevations for septic system plans
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How to Find Tanks on the Most Challenging Properties​

This California pumper says nearly 70 percent of the tanks in his area lack risers, and finding those underground tanks can be difficult
Industry News: June 2018

Industry News: June 2018

Catch up on the latest acquisitions, promotions and company milestones
The Metro In Use

The Metro: Root Cutting Power at a Bargain Price

The economical Metro power drain cleaner from General Pipe Cleaners gives you root cutting power at a bargain price. With a capacity of 75 feet of…
Weekly Flush 1

Weekly Flush: Drunk Driver Rolls Septic Truck Onto Side

Also in this week's septic-related news, the Preakness Toilet Run celebrates its 10th anniversary, and designers are making wedding gowns out of toilet paper
Product News: June 2018

Product News: June 2018

Check out the latest product offerings for the pumping industry
Mr john

Leading by Example: Good Employees Are Good Mentors

Greg Borchert’s work ethic earned him a role training new employees — and Portable Sanitation Association International recognition
Septic medication

The Problem With Medications and Septic Systems

Medications are a part of daily life for many people connected to a wastewater treatment plant or a septic system. The human body does not completely…
Weekly Flush 1

Weekly Flush: Hidden Camera Catches Man Emptying Pumper Truck on Neighbor's Land

Also in this week's septic-related news, two boys are rescued from a septic tank 30 feet underground; and the Upper Peninsula of Michigan could have some septic issues after flash floods