In the counties surrounding Savannah, Ga., health officials are using a $100,000 grant from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency to map all...
Entries Tagged Septic Tank
Editorial
Best Pumping Practices
Over the past few months, I've heard a variety of questions regarding pumping septic tanks and other sewage tanks. Also,...
Editorial
Product News - February 2013
Metabo cordless angle grinder
The W18 LTX cordless angle grinder from Metabo Corp. is powered by lithium-ion batteries (two Extreme 4.0 Ah...
Editorial
Industry News - February 2013
Xylem acquires Heartland Pump
Xylem acquired Heartland Pump Rental and Sales. Heartland, based in Carterville, Ill., has been a business partner with...
Videos
"Growing Strong" - Capewide Enterprises - February 2013 Pumper Video Profile
"Growing Strong" featuring Pik Rite - The timely acquisition of a revered local brand and intuitive marketing moves set up young Massachusetts...
Blogs
Here’s someone with a new riser and lid in their future
Check out this photo at the pumper.com Discussion Forum:
http://forums.colepublishing.com/showthread.php?t=461
Who out there has seen a Weber Grill cover used as a lid for...
Online Exclusives
Troubleshooting: What Should the Service Provider See in the Tank?
When opening the septic tank, carefully inspect the lids and covers for any damage and structural integrity. If concrete lids are cracked...
Editorial
Baby Steps
Fortified by the belief that if you can change a baby's diaper, you can clean portable restrooms, Kathy O'Brien of...
Editorial
How Low Can You Go?
A few months ago, I was posed with a seemingly simple question: Are there standards for septic tank burial depths?...
Online Exclusives
Troubleshooting: Locating the Septic Tank and System Components
This article continues the series of discussions on troubleshooting systems from the perspective of a service provider. Even though this seems like...
Blogs
A bad day for this septic system
It pays for homeowners to know the exact location of their septic tank and drainfield and alert contractors who show up in...
Online Exclusives
Bio-Microbics and Infiltrator join forces
Bio-Microbics is pleased to announce that small residential FAST systems are an ideal treatment unit for inside the lightweight, strong, and durable...
Editorial
Mandatory pumping every two years proposed in Pennsylvania township
In 2013, Nockamixon Township, Pa., could require septic tanks to be cleaned every two years and a receipt from the...
Editorial
Triple the Fun
He probably changes hats more often than a NASCAR driver in victory lane. On any given day, Bruce Hines may be on...















