The Jackson County Commission became the second county commission to vote unanimously to opt out of the state-designed septic tank inspection law. Nineteen counties with first-magnitude springs are required to conduct limited inspections unless they opt out by Jan. 1, 2013. Hernando County Commission was the first.
Indiana
The state Department of Health announced rulemaking to update and clarify requirements for the design, construction, installation, operation and maintenance of residential and commercial onsite systems. www.in.gov/isdh/19094.htm
Iowa
Final regulations on private septic systems and commercial septic tank cleaners took effect Aug. 15. Maintenance contracts will be
