Septic System Pumping/Maintenance Articles

This vacuum truck and excavator duo makes Barefoot Septic & Sewer more efficient and profitable.

Proper chlorine testing is a necessary skill when servicing systems providing chlorine disinfection.

Pennsylvania’s Scott Hess found success and satisfaction in his second venture by involving extended family and focusing on core septic and portable sanitation services.

Concrete deterioration, abandoned cesspools and homeowner DIY repairs are serious issues for septic system professionals to track and discuss with customers.

Nova Scotia’s environmental department jump-started the provincial wastewater trade association and continues to help fund its mission to raise professional industry standards.

When done properly, DO sampling can tell you a lot about the health of an onsite system.

Kentucky program works to identify and address a growing number of problem onsite systems before E. coli works its way downstream.

The Answer Man says: Don’t believe everything you read in the papers.

Floods can wreak havoc on septic systems, but they can often be rescued if the septic professional knows how to minimize the damage.

In certain climates, insulation is the only way to avoid frozen lines.

Experienced pumpers go out of their way to make scheduling grease trap and septic pumpouts easy for their customers

When it comes to pathogen exposure, new risks pop up all the time. Learn how to protect yourself at this WWETT Show session.

Pumper Julie Southwick knows educating customers and legislators is the key to establish credibility and visibility – and grow her business

When customers call you about frozen septic lines, the quick fix needs to be followed with a talk about what to do when spring comes