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Vet Recommendations

Dog Kennel and Vet Clinic Wastewater Treatment Recommendations

Wastewater from dog kennels and veterinary clinics is not included in most septic regulations. Septic system sizing in state and local regulations…
Business credit

Give Your Business Some Credit

Even if you’re not planning to borrow money for a capital purchase any time soon, it’s smart to make sure your business is creditworthy
Product News: May 2018

Product News: May 2018

Check out the latest product offerings for the pumping industry
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Classy Clothes and Cleanliness Built This Pumper's Excellent Reputation

Raymond Harris' pressed work shirts and spotless trucks go a long way in maintaining a professional image
Noise exposure

Of Mind, Body and High Noise Exposure

You know there is a risk of hearing loss, but there are other impacts high noise exposure can have on your body
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Model 88 Sectional Drain Cleaner Saves Graduation Party

The grease-choked 120-foot main drainline of a large Philadelphia Chinese restaurant suddenly backed up. And the stoppage threatened to derail a…
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Weekly Flush: Head-On Crash With Pumper Truck Kills Four People

Also in this week's septic-related news, a congresswoman from Alabama calls attention to the onsite wastewater needs of rural areas of the nation; and a man accidentally pumps out his septic tank instead of his frog pond
Toddler Dies After Falling Into Septic Tank in Alberta

Toddler Dies After Falling Into Septic Tank in Alberta

Authorities are investigating the death of a 2-year-old boy from Priddis, Alberta, who fell into a septic tank April 26. Those of us in the septic…
Industry News: April 2018

Industry News: April 2018

Catch up on the latest acquisitions, promotions and company milestones
Satellite Industries Acquires PolyPortables

Satellite Industries Acquires PolyPortables

Portable sanitation industry manufacturer Satellite Industries, of Plymouth, Minnesota, has acquired PolyPortables, based in Dahlonega, Georgia. The…
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Why Cameras and Smoke Testers Are Crucial Diagnostic Tools

Competitors' reluctance to invest in quality diagnostic equipment has turned into additional clients for O'Fallon (Missouri) Sewer Service
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In-House Truck Maintenance Is a Game-Changer for This Maine Company

Nadeau Pelletier Sewer Services keeps its trucks in tip-top condition, and customers are taking notice
Weekly Flush 1

Weekly Flush: Nashville, Tennessee, Homeowner Finds Collapsing Tank Under Driveway

Also in this week's septic-related news, videos surface showing a septic-tank explosion and the rescue of a child who fell through an unsecured lid
Mound Leaking

Troubleshooting Aboveground Systems: Too Much Water Too Fast

Generally mound systems perform very well in a wide range of soil types. As Larry Stephens, who runs a 20-year-old maintenance company, can testify:…
Rules Regs

Rules & Regs: Jacksonville Had Longstanding Problem With Septic Lids, Investigators Say

In this month's regulations update, a recent investigation shows the septic tank a Florida boy died in has a history of problems and a California man is charged with illegal dumping
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How Sharp Trucks Boost Word-of-Mouth Business

We get behind the wheel of one of Pumper magazine's Classy Trucks during a classy conversation with Jim Ehde of Grand Island, New York
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Weekly Flush: Septic Tank Failure at Slaughterhouse May Have Caused E. Coli Outbreak

Also in septic-related news this week, an elderly woman gets a free tank installation thanks to her local health department and hardcore punk band Septic Tank finally releases an album
Donating Services

Finding Ways to Give Back to Your Community

These two sanitation companies are making a positive impact in their neighborhoods
Hiring veterans

Why Hiring Veterans Is Good for Business

Readjusting to civilian life can be challenging for veterans, so providing a good job opportunity is really helpful. But it can also benefit your company.
Worth the trip

Why an Industry Trade Show Is Worth the Trip

You may not be able to attend every year, but taking the time to connect with others in our industry is a smart move