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Best Email Marketing Platforms for Small Businesses
Don’t let the advent of social media fool you: While businesses need to have a presence on sites such as Facebook and...
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Craziest Excuses for Employees Calling in Sick
People can say some pretty crazy things to get off work. Admit it, you may even have been tempted yourself. And with...
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Troubleshooting: Tank Startup After Construction
I read a blog recently from a wastewater treatment plant operator that suggested homeowners do not need to worry about using household...
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Rules and Regs: Illinois Sets Surface Discharge Permit Requirements
As of Feb. 10, new or replacement surface discharge septic systems in Illinois need a general permit from the U.S. Environmental Protection...
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Dignity of the Septic Guy: Part Two
In part one of this series, we discussed ways to enhance a client’s perception of value and dignity of the onsite installer....
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Equipment Rental Provider Joins Forces With Pump Rental Company
United Rentals Inc. announced that it has entered into a definitive asset purchase agreement to acquire National Pump, the second largest specialty...
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Ice-Covered Septic Tanks Freeze Pumpers in Their Tracks
The recent polar vortex has left its mark on most of the country. And septic systems are no exception. We’ve heard about...
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Top Traits of a Great Leader
During an unprecedented wave of retirements, leadership is a hot issue for water and wastewater utilities. To develop effective leaders to fill...
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Industry News - March 2014
ADS adds fourth production lineAdvanced Drainage Systems added a fourth manufacturing line to its Saint-Germain-de-Grantham, Quebec, Can., plant to produce large diameter,...
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Landscaping is Critical
In Minnesota, one of the biggest complaints we hear from homeowners is: “I need a new septic system; do I have to...
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Getting Started
The Arkansas Onsite Wastewater Association has only been around since April 2010. While it could use more resources to recruit members, it...
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Think Spring
Many signs point to a brighter outlook for the U.S. economy this year. The unemployment rate continues to drop. A look back...
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High Load Crash Prevention Primer
A truck – a bridge – a crash. It’s not difficult to find examples of over-height loads colliding with bridges these days....
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Installers enjoyed the Pumper & Cleaner Expo; look forward to WWETT
It was great to see so many system installers at the Pumper & Cleaner Environmental Expo International last week in Indianapolis. Many...
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5 Questions You Need to Ask Your Accountant
In many ways, an accountant is a business owner’s best friend. Your accountant can help you save money, increase your bottom line,...
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Digging up advice at the Pumper & Cleaner Expo
Welcome to the final day of the Pumper & Cleaner Expo in Indianapolis. We're starting out the day with dynamic industry talk...










