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Wyoming Pumping Program Helps Keep Waterways Pristine

Local government and a nonprofit organization subsidize septic maintenance to keep the West wild and the rivers clean.
Incentivize Septic Driver Bob to Kick the Smoking Habit or Take Off a Few Pounds

Incentivize Septic Driver Bob to Kick the Smoking Habit or Take Off a Few Pounds

Even the smallest pumping companies can start a wellness program to cut insurance and absenteeism costs as well as help employees on the road to health and happiness.
Federal Farm Bill Includes Funding for Rural Onsite System Upgrades

Federal Farm Bill Includes Funding for Rural Onsite System Upgrades

When President Donald Trump signed the 2018 Farm Bill in late December, it included a present for onsite installers. A few paragraphs in the bill…
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Advanced Treatment Units

Filter saves homeowner’s property value Problem: A home in central Pennsylvania was listed for sale, and a septic inspection discovered a…
Are the Big Guys Coming for Your Customers?

Are the Big Guys Coming for Your Customers?

Build a customer retention program to fight back against large would-be operators who want to set up shop in your territory and take over.
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Billy Williams and His Septic Crew Are the Hometown Helpers

Oklahoma’s Willco Septic doesn’t like to turn down work and is always willing to take on new wastewater services to keep customers happy.
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This Iowa Wastewater Specialist Is Willing to Take on Any Task to Build His Business

From pumping to drain cleaning; portable sanitation to installing; and system inspections to farming, Iowa’s Paul Cooley never knows where the daily job board is going to send him.
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Vault Toilet Vent Pipes Pose a Wildlife Entrapment Danger

Wyoming nonprofit Teton Raptor Center sells the Poo-Poo screen for use on thousands of holding tank vent stacks, protecting cavity-nesting birds from drowning in waste.
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Classy Truck - February 2019

Deuces Wild Septic Service - Mandan, North Dakota Kirt Pelster added a 2004 International DT466 truck with a 2,500-gallon stainless steel Hull’s…
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Classy Truck - February 2019

Service Pumping & Drain - North Reading, Massachusetts Dick Mottolo added this 2017 Mack Midnight Blue GU713 with a 5,200-gallon Robinson Vacuum…
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‘My Guys Hunger to Learn; They’re Good With People’

Wastewater pros in British Columbia work hard, adapt to changing regulations and strive to be at their professional best.
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Do Necessary Soils and Site Homework to Choose the Right Dispersal Plan

Homeowners never want to hear they’ll need a pressure distribution system, but sometimes that will be the only path to treatment success.
Protect Your Pumping Company Against Internet Hacks

Protect Your Pumping Company Against Internet Hacks

Every time you open email or access your website, cybercriminals may be looking for their next big payoff. It’s time to thwart their efforts.
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Setting Prices or Staking Out Territories With Competitors Can Be a Felony Offense

Collusion is a clear and present danger when neighboring pumping companies get together and talk business. Handle these relationships carefully.
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The WWETT Show Is a Necessary Part of Your Wastewater Success Plan

Head to Indianapolis later this month to see the latest in wastewater industry equipment and for unparalleled education opportunities for pumpers and their crew members.
New York City Mulls Changes to Onsite Wastewater Rules

New York City Mulls Changes to Onsite Wastewater Rules

New York City is about to revise its watershed rules, and that includes how onsite systems are handled. Changes also include how the city Department…
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Eight Ways to Make New Employees Productive From the Start

As you ramp up for the 2019 busy season, follow these tips to get crew members following your mission and selling your services.
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The Seipp Family of High Plains Sanitation Service Figures Out Succession Planning

A health scare leaves mom and dad looking to cut back on their pumping duties, so the next generation steps up to take over.
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The Pumping King Family of Massachusetts Celebrates a Golden Anniversary

Thanks to daughter Karen King’s dedication to the wastewater industry, family company Action King Services looks forward to the next 50 years of satisfying customers.
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Brawn & Beauty

An Indiana pumper’s workhorse Volvo with a splash of patriotic colors is the 2018 Classy Truck of the Year