As an outdoorsman who loves to fish and canoe, Douglas Hurrelbrink has a passionate concern for clean water. Since 2010 he’s brought...
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Rules and Regs: Which State is First to Ban Triclosan-Infused Soaps?
Minnesota has become the first state to ban the sale of antibacterial soaps, body washes and other products containing triclosan. The ban...
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5 Reasons You’re Losing Special Events Clients
How do you build a successful relationship with special event customers? In today’s tech-savvy world, you might start with a simple “Like”...
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Pumper Rewind: Industrial Maintenance Company Hot for UV Liners
We celebrate the continued dedication and hard work of septic service contractors by revisiting companies profiled 10 years ago in Pumper magazine....
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Everything In Order
Take a look at this Precision Industrial Maintenance company article featured 10 years ago in the September 2004 issue of Pumper magazine....
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Pumper Wants to Pick Your Brain at WWETT
Every February, Al Kenney looks forward to attending another Water & Wastewater Equipment, Treatment & Transport show (formerly the Pumper & Cleaner...
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Tips for Selling a New Service
New technologies continually evolve to make oilfield services more efficient. The biggest challenge for an entrepreneur who starts a business that provides...
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How To Keep Tabs on Industry Regulations
Keeping track of increasing — and more stringent — regulations for onsite septic installations and inspections and septic pumping can be difficult....
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Community Spirit: How Giving Back Can Grow Your Business
Whether it’s volunteering, donating, supporting local sports teams or joining a community business organization, you need to be invested in your hometown....
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Septic Service and Drain Cleaning Jobs Projected to Increase 26 Percent
Infrastructure jobs, including septic tank contractors and sewer pipe cleaners, are on the rise. A new report from Brookings.edu estimates that septic...
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Sick Leave or Paid Time Off?
Many small businesses are changing how they bundle employee benefits. Sick leave? Vacation? Personal time? It’s all a bit overwhelming. Many companies...
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Rules and Regs: Video Series Educates Delaware Homeowners
A series of three videos is helping to educate homeowners about the importance of properly maintaining their septic systems. The Divisions of...
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How To Balance Tourist Season & Regular Clients
It’s spring, and summer vacations are right around the corner. Not yours, of course. You’re heading right into your busy season with...
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Small But Mighty
Take a look at this Nature’s Call/Coats & Coatscompany article featured 10 years ago in the March 2004 issue of Pumper magazine....



















