The Virginia Department of Health released draft proposals of septic system regulations intended to address pollution control in rural areas susceptible to groundwater flooding and sea water level rise, the Virginia Mercury reported. The new septic regulations would identify a “critical impact area” where stricter pollution protection measures would be enforced. The draft document also increases setbacks between conventional septic systems and waters with shellfish from 70 feet to 100 feet, with some exceptions. The health department plans to continue working on the proposals.Homeowners affected by the Ruidoso wildfires and floods eligible for FEMA funds to repair septic systems, wellsHomeowners
