Septic System Pumping/Maintenance Articles

Iowa’s Harter Custom Pumping invests in new technologies, learns new wastewater practices to build value for its farm-based customers.

A diverse fleet of heavy-duty vacuum trucks and a can-do attitude drive Minnesota’s Schlomka Services to take on any and every pumping job that comes along.

Savvy customers won’t fall for your old-school advertising tactics. It’s time to embrace change.

Listen in as Pumper Editor Jim Kneiszel speaks with Dale Nicholas about his 38 years in the industry and the challenges of managing a three-county territory. Nicholas also talks about equipment he’s bought at the show and another reason he returns year after year: all the great friends he’s made along the way.

Premature pump failures, costly collapses and dangerous explosions. Oh my! Let’s review basic vacuum truck add-ons to prevent these disasters.

Rugged terrain, bone-chilling cold and high disposal costs provide ample challenges for a hardy crew of pumpers in North Pole, Alaska.

Aware that family companies sometimes stumble in the third generation, granddaughter Angela Chalmers got aggressive with marketing and diversified service to make sure Jean’s Septic Inc. didn’t miss a beat.

On an island in western Canada, the government and an onsite trade group have teamed to offer rebates to support septic service and system upgrades.

If you want to stay competitive in 2015, you need to ensure your business is waiting for customers on the list of local Google search results.

Starting — or expanding — a small business can be a headache. And if you need a loan to get the business going, be sure to keep these five tips in mind.

Address potential overloading issues before installing a new system and have a recovery plan ready if a customer’s system is inundated.

Don’t let winter woes get the best of you. Stay busy when the seasonal slowdown hits.

An Ozarks pumper proves you really can make a difference.