Inside the August 2023 Issue of Pumper
![Pumpers Bob and Michelle Kuhn Say Focused Marketing and a Better Disposal Solution Will Fuel Further Growth](https://cole-pumper.imgix.net/https%3A%2F%2Fwww.pumper.com%2Fuploads%2Fimages%2Fnorthernrockportrait_09-gigapixel-hq-scale-4_00x.jpg?crop=focalpoint&fit=crop&fp-x=0.5&fp-y=0.5&h=75&ixlib=php-1.1.0&q=75&w=75&s=24d74508af4733e019b2db07f2bf23aa)
Upstart mom and pop operator Northern Rock Septic plans for a bright future in Wisconsin’s northwoods cottage country
It’s a good time to talk with technicians about best communication practices and the risk of violence when confronting customers in remote locations
Follow these action steps to get your problem pumper back on track and make those around him or her happy campers
![Tools and Techniques for Measuring Sludge and Scum](https://cole-pumper.imgix.net/https%3A%2F%2Fwww.pumper.com%2Fuploads%2Fimages%2Fsara_sludge_judge.jpg?crop=focalpoint&fit=crop&fp-x=0.5&fp-y=0.5&h=75&ixlib=php-1.1.0&q=75&w=75&s=73748a8f73db1a953878ed6e121f1634)
We review the array of wastewater measurement tools for the septic tank and the correct way to use them
![We Need More Widespread Financial Assistance For Septic System Repairs](https://cole-pumper.imgix.net/https%3A%2F%2Fwww.pumper.com%2Fuploads%2Fimages%2Fpum-06-23_pumper_interview_-_maureen_cunningham.jpg?crop=focalpoint&fit=crop&fp-x=0.46&fp-y=0.37&h=75&ixlib=php-1.1.0&q=75&w=75&s=a2daf1b41da46c285c10a86732a91537)
Report finds decentralized wastewater is having a hard time competing with municipal sewers for government infrastructure dollars
![Product Focus: Sewer System Cleaning and Inspection](https://cole-pumper.imgix.net/https%3A%2F%2Fwww.pumper.com%2Fuploads%2Fimages%2Fduracable_dm30.jpg?crop=focalpoint&fit=crop&fp-x=0.5&fp-y=0.5&h=75&ixlib=php-1.1.0&q=75&w=75&s=9396469e4d11fd726415da68d10056c1)
![Case Study: Expansion clean-out plugs specified in municipal building](https://cole-pumper.imgix.net/https%3A%2F%2Fwww.pumper.com%2Fuploads%2Fimages%2Freal-tite_plugs_case_study.jpg?crop=focalpoint&fit=crop&fp-x=0.5&fp-y=0.5&h=75&ixlib=php-1.1.0&q=75&w=75&s=c882b10340afa4e86de6edceb1c4e247)
![In Minnesota, Recruiting and Retaining Workers Is Job No. 1](https://cole-pumper.imgix.net/https%3A%2F%2Fwww.pumper.com%2Fuploads%2Fimages%2Fmn_-_1_230802_115703.jpg?crop=focalpoint&fit=crop&fp-x=0.5&fp-y=0.5&h=75&ixlib=php-1.1.0&q=75&w=75&s=60b695e2d55d74ccfc09d88126cf7fa5)
In a tight job market for skilled trades, it’s critical to find young talent and take care of your team
![Classy Truck of the Month - August 2023](https://cole-pumper.imgix.net/https%3A%2F%2Fwww.pumper.com%2Fuploads%2Fimages%2Fpum-08-23_classy_truck_-_dotsons.jpg?crop=focalpoint&fit=crop&fp-x=0.5&fp-y=0.5&h=75&ixlib=php-1.1.0&q=75&w=75&s=f915591ffe05f3fd538dbe8adda99875)
Dotson’s Septic Tank Service, Ridgeview, West Virginia
![Product News - August 2023](https://cole-pumper.imgix.net/https%3A%2F%2Fwww.pumper.com%2Fuploads%2Fimages%2F5e_flex_smoke_blower_3__candles.jpg?crop=focalpoint&fit=crop&fp-x=0.5&fp-y=0.5&h=75&ixlib=php-1.1.0&q=75&w=75&s=8c18f18ac919ea0fbaaf9617972eab31)
![Product Spotlight: Software platform allows businesses to stay ahead of pricing flux](https://cole-pumper.imgix.net/https%3A%2F%2Fwww.pumper.com%2Fuploads%2Fimages%2Fproduct_spotlight_servicetitan_pricing_builder.jpg?crop=focalpoint&fit=crop&fp-x=0.5&fp-y=0.5&h=75&ixlib=php-1.1.0&q=75&w=75&s=7ac8c8399ec930123c84cb12cb02ddf3)