Entries Tagged Pumping

In a recent column I referred to the need to pump septic tanks as a part of a thorough inspection to determine...

Pumpers are too often the bearers of bad news to homeowners — “I’m sorry but your drainfield is failing,” or “Once your...

When Nate Geetings was born in 1984, his parents had already been operating Benzie Pumping for nine years. He has nothing but...

It’s that time of the year when we choose the cream of the crop from our 2021 monthly Classy Truck winners in...

Family company Smith Septic has been pumping septic tanks in central Illinois for decades. Now, with the third generation taking over, the...

It’s more fun to report good news, but sometimes journalists — even trade publication editors — unfortunately have to dwell on bad...

PFAS, a group of manmade substances called “forever chemicals,” have become an environmental issue worldwide. Now the U.S. wastewater industry is starting...

The U.S. Supreme Court ruled in favor of an Amish community and against Filmore County, Minnesota, which had ordered the Amish to...

Name and title or job description: Justin Wells, president and co-owner Business name and location: Baker Septic, Ferndale, and Dano’s Septic, Bremerton, Washington; Best Septic,...

BBS Septic & Environmental Service, Front Royal, Virginia James Coleman refurbished a 2004 Freightliner FL70 carrying a 2,000-gallon waste/100-gallon freshwater steel tank from...

Well, it finally happened. After years of hearing pumpers joke around about the ultimate way to punish customers who don’t want to...

The beginning of May marks an exciting time for anglers here in Wisconsin. Boats are being prepped and fishing rods are spooled...

Brothers Bruce and Michael Bopst got into the septic service business in 1990 and over the years developed a good feel for...

Frank Aguirre sees a problem with septic inspections, and he wants to do something about it by forming a citizens lobbying group...