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Proper Landscaping On and Around Your Septic System

It’s National SepticSmart Week! “The drainfield is a vital part of your septic system.  Having the right landscaping on and around your system is important, as tree and shrubbery roots can grow into the drain lines.  Also, other heavy items … Continue reading

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Dos and Don’ts of Your Septic System Fact Sheet

It’s National SepticSmart Week! Another great resource for homeowners: Dos and Don’ts of Your Septic System Fact Sheet These are great simple steps to protect your home, health, environment and property value!

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Do Your Part and Be SepticSmart!

It’s National SepticSmart Week! Here is a great resource: A Homeowner’s Guide to Septic System Bookmark it, Pin it, print it, refer to and USE it!

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Happy Labor Day!

We wish you a safe and fun Labor Day weekend!  Today we celebrate the achievements of our American workforce!

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Our pumping tech, Larry, made a friend!

Being in the septic pumping industry- you’d think we’d seen it all! (You seriously wouldn’t believe what we’ve found in septic tanks). But, sometimes it isn’t what’s in the tanks, but lingering around in backyards! Larry made friends with a backyard … Continue reading

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Happy Thanksgiving!

At this time of Thanksgiving celebration our thoughts turn gratefully to you with warm appreciation. Thank you for your continued business and referrals! May you be blessed with success, prosperity and good luck!

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Prevent septic freeze-ups!

Proactively prevent septic freezing before the deep freeze sets in! There are several steps that you can take to prevent freezing, if you are concerned about the risk (not everyone is at risk). The most common preventions: 1. Lay mulch or … Continue reading

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Happy World Toilet Day! (yes, there is such a day!)

In 2001 The World Toilet Organization declared 19th November World Toilet Day (WTD). Today it is celebrated in over 19 countries with over 51 events being hosted by various water and sanitation advocates. http://worldtoilet.org/wto/index.php/our-works/world-toilet-day

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Heavy Equipment Operator Job Opening!

We are currently hiring for a Heavy Equipment Operator Position! For more information and to apply, visit our website www.kothrade. Click on ‘About Us’, then ‘Careers’.

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Happy Spring! Doing some planting or landscaping this year?

If you will be working in the area of your septic system- be sure to keep heavy equipment off and do not plant anything with deep roots. http://www.extension.umn.edu/distribution/horticulture/dg6986.html Suggested plants for use on septic mounds: -Prairie smoke -Prairie onion -Pussytoes … Continue reading

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