Entries Tagged British Columbia

Education and “utility style” regulation of septic systems are needed for Canadian wastewater pros to avoid this scenario

Also in this week's septic-related news, read about a smart toilet that sings to its users

Wastewater pros in British Columbia work hard, adapt to changing regulations and strive to be at their professional best.

In this month's regulations update, Hawaii bans new cesspools, Rhode Island wants drug companies to pay for the disposal of waste from cancer patients, and the MPCA seeks to label wipes “Do not flush.”

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, 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.

On an island in western Canada, the government and an onsite trade group have teamed to offer rebates to support septic service and system upgrades.

Gregg Sundstrom of Full Moon Rentals in British Columbia, Canada, shows off his array of portable trailer restrooms. They furnish special events and film sets and also provide temporary fencing and waste tanks.