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Septic System Pumping/Maintenance Articles

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Diversification, Service and Innovation Drive Wise Choice Disposal

Complementary services and a do-it-yourself approach to handling waste disposal keep this decades-old company thriving in their Kentucky area
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Software Tool Brings California Pumper’s Office and Field Together

Advanced Sanitation uses ServiceTitan to streamline scheduling, estimates, invoicing and customer communication from the office to the field
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ONE Septic Services: Customer Service, Education and Growth

Michigan team believes that doing a little extra for customers is simply the right thing to do
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Texas Hill Country Septic Business Thrives on Community and Grit

Jesse Ferguson used his local roots and background in wastewater treatment to build Ferguson & Sons Septic into a Texas Hill Country staple
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Top 5 Pumper Articles: August 2026

Catch up on August’s most-read Pumper stories, from business growth and pricing strategy to septic inspection, training and customer service insights
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Septic Pumping After a Hurricane

S.O.S. Septic takes on damage caused by severe weather in southwest Florida to complete emergency utility repairs and maintain septic system integrity
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Know Your Worth When Bidding Jobs

North Carolina’s Trent and Monica Rhea see an increase in demand and a positive push of younger professionals in their area
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10 Years Later, Douglas Hurrelbrink Is Confident About Handling the Hoses

A Missouri pumper has made good on a plan to sharpen service offerings, increase profitability and focus on professionalism.
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He Bought Back the Watkins Septic Name – and Keeps Rolling in the Family Business

Joe Watkins grew up riding shotgun in a septic truck with his dad. Now he represents the third generation in Michigan’s wastewater industry.
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Tips to Using Constructed Wetlands in a Northern Climate

Natural filtering of effluent can be an effective step in the treatment train with proper monitoring and maintenance.
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The Sieve That Will Save Your Customer’s Onsite System

Effluent screens are the necessary last line of defense against a plugged drainfield and costly system repairs.
Pumping Should Be Required for Thorough System Inspections

Pumping Should Be Required for Thorough System Inspections

When a local municipality moves to eliminate mandatory pumpouts for lake home onsite inspections, the Answer Man steps in with solid advice.
Counteracting the Fake News of Septic System Maintenance

Counteracting the Fake News of Septic System Maintenance

A YouTuber’s ignorant rant could provide a devastating setback to the wastewater industry and people who rely on septic systems.
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Above All Sanitation Is a Multigenerational Family Affair

After years working in and out of the pumping industry, an Oregon family has settled into a full-service wastewater business for good.