In early August the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development launched a $30 million fund to help food businesses pay the...
Entries Tagged Massachusetts
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Nevadans Balk at Forced Municipal Sewer Hookups
Onsite system owners in Nevada’s Las Vegas Valley were irked by a bill in the state legislature that would have required them...
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Rules and Regs: Massachusetts Limits New Onsite Nitrogen Rule
In June, Massachusetts officials updated onsite rules to address nitrogen pollution but the new rules are more limited than originally proposed.
Last year,...
Editorial
Rules & Regs: Florida Plan Requiring Five-Year Septic Inspections Fails Again
When the Florida Blue-Green Algae Task Force finished its work a couple of years ago, it recommended septic tanks be regularly inspected....
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Rules and Regs: Public Pressure Ends Mandatory Sewer Conversion Law in Nevada
Onsite system owners in the Las Vegas Valley were upset by a bill in the Legislature that would have required onsite system...
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Rules & Regs: Florida Legislature Considers Batch of Water Bills
The Florida Legislature faced several bills related to the onsite industry and to local control of water this spring.
One of the more...
Editorial
Rules & Regs: Massachusetts Lawmakers Fight Costly Nitrogen Reduction Proposal
Proposed Massachusetts regulations to reduce nitrogen pollution on Cape Cod and in other coastal areas are stirring opposition among local governments and...
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Rules and Regs: Inspection Idea Fails Again in Florida
When the Florida Blue-Green Algae Task Force finished its work a couple of years ago, it recommended that septic tanks be regularly...
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Passing the Baton: Secure Your Business’s Future With a Succession Strategy
As the septic pumping industry continues to advance, the key to long-term success lies in preparing the next generation of leaders. Three...
Editorial
Rules & Regs: Complaints Arise From Proposed Stricter Onsite Regulations in Massachusetts
Proposed changes to the Massachusetts Title 5 onsite rules were met with opposition from the public and local government officials over the...
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Diversify and Conquer: How Pumpers Can Expand Horizons and Boost Profits
In an increasingly competitive market, and small business owners in the septic pumping industry must innovate and diversify their services to increase...
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Rules and Regs: Florida Legislature Considering Batch of Water Bills
As the new session of the Florida Legislature opened March 7, lawmakers faced several bills related to the onsite industry and to...
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Rules & Regs: Cape Cod Nitrogen Rule Draws Official Opposition
Proposed Massachusetts regulations to reduce nitrogen pollution on Cape Cod and in other coastal areas are stirring opposition among local governments and...
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Rules and Regs: Comment Deadline Extended for Massachusetts Septic Rule
The public has more time to comment on a proposed change in the Massachusetts Title 5 onsite rules. The change would require...











