Entries Tagged Alaska

Survey finds support for more water regulations in Michigan.

Florida’s governor, Legislature push for onsite system oversight, periodic inspections.

Also in this month's regulations update, a Wisconsin septic pumper is fined for illegal disposal

In this month's regulations update, the Alaska Supreme Court rules against a land-applying farmer, and a large homeowner-education program stresses the importance of septic pumping, with assistance from the Long Island Liquid Waste Association.

In this month’s regulations update, wastewater professionals are shown some appreciation in Virginia, and the MPCA hopes to make some changes to system inspection.

In this month's regulations update, the Alaska Water and Sewage Challenge moves into the pilot testing phase, and officials in a British Columbia community will face issues over increased costs for a septage receiving station.

In this month’s regulations update, the Chesapeake Bay Restoration Fund contributes to onsite system upgrades and maintenance, and a biosolids land-spreading case is addressed by New York's highest court.

In this month’s regulations update, a New York county septic system lottery is a success, and reminder notices reduce citations in a Wisconsin county.

Rugged terrain, bone-chilling cold and high disposal costs provide ample challenges for a hardy crew of pumpers in North Pole, Alaska.

In this month’s regulations update, pumpers see a major surge in septic tanks overwhelmed by heavy snowmelt, and more onsite rules are in the works.

In this month's regulations news, find out which state delayed a ban on land application, and learn about a proposal that would allow homeowners to opt out of mandatory sewer connections.

Heavy, shifting loads and busy traffic can spell disaster

Pat Murray knew that if he ever started a business, he would include "shamrock'' in the name. He jokes that everyone wants to be Irish, while his wife, Charlotte, theorizes that shamrock conjures up positive feelings and good luck.