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Rules & Regs: Michigan Infrastructure Package Includes Millions for Onsite Systems
Five years after contaminated water in Flint became a national news story, Michigan’s governor announced a huge infrastructure bill that addresses water...
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Why There's Value in Pumping Trade Associations
Paul Lawrence joined the Michigan Septic Tank Association shortly after starting his business, All American Septic Service, in Michigan, in 1991. It’s...
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Michigan Pumper Takes His Dad’s Advice: 'Make Hay While the Sun Shines'
After one semester of college and a summer job working for a septic company, Paul Lawrence knew he wouldn’t be going back...
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Rules & Regulations - June 2020
A survey by a Michigan nonprofit group found strong public support for more regulation to protect water quality. Survey work was done...
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Classy Truck of the Month - May 2020
Ray’s Septic Tank Cleaning, Monroe, MichiganGerry Noble added this blue 2017 International 4400 Series truck with a 2,800-gallon aluminum tank and National...
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Rules & Regulations - April 2020
Southwestern Wisconsin residents are in the middle of a controversy about drinking water. There is contamination from animal and human waste, concern...
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Rules & Regs: Survey Finds Michigan Support for More Water Regulations
A recent survey by a Michigan nonprofit found strong public support for more regulation to protect water quality.
Survey work was done in...
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Effort to Create a Michigan Sanitary Code Is Moving Slowly
It’s been more than a year since the attempt to create a statewide sanitary code failed in the Michigan Legislature, but the...
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Florida Moving Toward Overhaul of Water Laws, May Bring Back Septic Inspections
It looks as if the Florida Legislature will take action to improve water quality after all.
Several years ago, legislators repealed a state...
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Rules & Regs: Michigan Sanitary Code Idea Regains Some Momentum
It’s been a year since the attempt to create a statewide sanitary code failed in the Michigan Legislature, but the idea is...
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New York’s Suffolk County to continue building infrastructure in advanced onsite systems
Suffolk County Executive Steve Bellone said last fall that the county will install 1,200 nitrogen-reducing onsite systems in 2020. This would more...
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New York Communities Step Up Effort to Upgrade Substandard Onsite Systems
The Lake George Town Board in New York approved an agreement that will help residents replace failing septic systems. Under the agreement,...
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Rules & Regs: Florida Moves Toward Water Quality Overhaul
This year, it looks as if the Florida Legislature will take action to improve water quality.
Several years ago, legislators repealed a state...












