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This reporter digs up dirt on the septic industry
If you’ve ever complained about the news media in general not working to understand an important issue before reporting on it, you’ll...
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This pumper makes headlines in a good way
Our friends at Metro Septic in Cartersville, Ga., made headlines this week for their positive work in letting the public know about...
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A new assault on “flushable wipes’’
When I was paging through the newspaper this morning, I was surprised and pleased to see a half-page story about the ongoing...
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3 Reasons Not to Miss the Pumper & Cleaner Expo
The 2014 Pumper & Cleaner Environmental Expo will offer something for everyone, whether you’re a regular attendee or making the trip for...
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Properly Pricing Your Onsite System Services
When I talk with homeowners that have had recent experiences with installers or service providers, many often wonder if they were charged...
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Septic Socials are catching on from coast to coast
When we shed some light on a Septic Socials project in Washington State in 2012, this local program seemed like the kind...
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Over 150 Business Owners Attend 6th Waste Treatment System Symposium
If one of the following scenarios describes something that has gone on with your business in the past year, you need to...
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Don't flush those wipes!
I’ve had a tremendous response to my June editor’s column about so-called “flushable’’ wipes. There have been several comments on Facebook, a...
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Rain, rain go away!
In some parts of the country, relentless rain and the residual effects of Tropical Storm Andrea this week have caused flooding that...
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Septic System Education Grows Business
Two decades ago when I was new to the septic pumping business, I knew I wanted to grow the company. I just...
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Want instant credibility? Seek certification and join a trade association.
Scammers recently targeted an elderly couple in Texas, charging them more than $2,000 to inspect their septic tank and adding insult to...
Editorial
A Watchful Eye
To improve cash flow, operate more efficiently, lower prices, and boost customer loyalty while fending off competitors, OnSite Management Inc. in West...
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Spring Training: Team Sanitation
Spring has sprung! For most in the septic pumping industry, warmer weather creates an increased demand for services as sporting events, BBQs,...













