Some septic tank pumpers in Ohio are considering a class action lawsuit to overturn new state rules that went into effect on Jan. 1. The 25 Akron-area pumpers object to having to inspect systems and submit reports to the local health department – effectively turning in their own customers who only hired them to pump their systems, according to the group. They have raised their fees to cover the additional work and time, but are also worried about liability questions. The new rules were the result of seven years of discussion at the state level and cleared legislative review last
