U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Articles

When we understand the basics of decentralized wastewater management, we can help septic system users become good environmental stewards.

In this month's regulations update, new Clean Water Act rules are blocked by a federal appeals court, and the Federal Trade Commission finalizes a consent order that requires a wipes company to back up flushability claims.

In this month’s regulations update, off-grid residents in a Colorado county are fighting land-use rules, and a federal judge refuses to revisit the ruling on EPA jurisdiction over compliant onsite systems.

In this month's regulations update, court rulings still cause confusion over the EPA's new Clean Water rules, and septic tank failures close a mobile home park in Alabama.

Homeowner education takes center stage during SepticSmart Week.

In this month's regulations update, a federal court upholds the EPA's authority over pollution targets in Chesapeake Bay, and a Missouri property developer is being sued after misleading homeowners.

In this month’s regulations update, a wipes manufacturer agrees to stop claiming its products are flushable, and San Juan County will get tougher on enforcing its certification rules for pumpers.

A WWETT Show seminar encourages the industry to step up lobbying efforts.

Real estate onsite inspections must delve deep into all system components to protect homebuyers from costly, unexpected repairs when they can least afford them.

It's been 15 years since the U.S. EPA did a comprehensive study on the impact of additives in septic tanks. A more recent study helps, but perhaps it's time for some fresh facts.

Does the truck industry need to embrace more emission regulations or step up and say 'no more'?

Obama administration seeks extended fuel efficiency regulations