Be Prepared

Quick thinking, effective communication with regulators and having two technicians on the truck can minimize the impact of a pumping mishap
Be Prepared
The waste tank on Robb Barnes’ truck had four tempered glass sight windows set at 1,000, 1,500, 2,000 and 2,500 gallons. The lowest sight glass, which broke, is behind the hoses shown on this photo. (Photos courtesy of Robb Barnes)

Our small septic pumping company recently had one of those “teachable moments” occur while out in the field. I hope our unfortunate experience can serve to help other pumpers prepare for unfore-seen accidents.

It was the second day in service for our newest vacuum truck and we had...

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