Last spring, the Montana Legislature abolished numeric standards for phosphorus and nitrogen pollution and replaced them with a “narrative standard,” which generally...
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Rules & Regs: New York Stops Dumping Cost Increase
Septage dumping costs in the Catskill Mountains of New York will remain the same because a New York City agency reversed an...
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Rules and Regs: Group Sues to Stop Montana Water Standard
Last spring, the Montana Legislature abolished numeric standards for phosphorus and nitrogen pollution and replaced them with a “narrative standard.” The law...
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Pennsylvania Pumper Seeks Kidney Donor While Getting the Job Done
Entry 286337Pumper Eddie Schlosser demonstrates commitment in every facet of his life, regardless of the hand he has been dealt.
Life in the septic...
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Classy Truck of the Month - December 2020
Dale Miller & Sons bought a white 2019 Freightliner M2 with a 4,000-gallon aluminum tank and National Vacuum Equipment 4310 blower built...
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C.L. Boswell Jr. SepticMechanicsville, MarylandClarence Boswell Jr., added a pearl white over pearl purple 2005 Peterbilt 335 with a 2,500-gallon steel tank...
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Weekly Flush: Homeowner Blames Pumper After Falling Into Septic Tank
A man in northern Wisconsin tried to blame his local pumper after he fell through a rusted septic tank lid on his...
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It’s OK to Downsize a Little, Say the Owners of Dale Miller & Son
Dale Miller & Son in Fawn Grove, Pennsylvania, started out small, then grew quite a bit for an independent pumping company. These...
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Heavily Diversified Pumper Considers Concrete Crushing and Recycling
Tim Mylin and his sons Matt and Ethan Mylin — who together own Snyder & Mylin Septic Service and several other companies...
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These Pennsylvania Pumpers Will Fix Your Truck, Deliver Landscaping Supplies; Whatever Customers Need, They Will Tackle It
There’s a lot going on at the Snyder & Mylin property on state Route 272 in southeastern Pennsylvania. There is an excavation...
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Small and Light Excavators Perfect for Delicate Spaces
Any septic system repair or install job that requires traditional excavation in a customer's yard brings up concerns about potential damage to exterior...
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New Separator Helps Pennsylvania Pumper Spread Septage Efficiently
Over the years, Koberlein Environmental Services has built a large fleet of septic pumping equipment that’s worth more than $1 million. But...
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Land Application Is Key to Business Growth for Pennsylvania Pumper
Since buying Koberlein Environmental Services about 20 years ago, Chris Ravenscroft says he’s been actively developing the marketplace and growing the business...
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The Secret to Maintaining a Growth Trajectory: Offer More to Your Customers
When Chris Ravenscroft bought Koberlein Septic in 2001, he was intrigued by its growth potential. His reasoning was simple: If customers already...


















