Frank Aguirre sees a problem with septic inspections, and he wants to do something about it by forming a citizens lobbying group...
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Entries Tagged Minnesota
Editorial
Downtown Minneapolis Utilizes Portable Sanitation to Expand Restroom Access
As many people will attest, finding available public restrooms in large cities is often difficult. Even municipal buildings aren’t always open to...
Editorial
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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Staying Warm and Cozy While Pumping Tanks in Frigid Temps
For many contractors, including septic system pumpers, working in the cold is a way of life. It’s not fun, but it’s something...
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For Mike Capra, Job No. 1 Is Satisfying and Educating the Customer
Name and title or job description: Mike Capra, owner
Business name and location: Capra’s Utilities, White Bear Lake, Minnesota
Age: 43
Years in...
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Hawaii Groundwater Issues Reach the U.S. Supreme Court
Oral arguments before the U.S. Supreme Court are set for Nov. 6 in a water pollution case that could reshape the regulation...
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Oregon Considers New Onsite Rules Featuring an Expiration Date on System Approvals
After six years with its current set of onsite rules, the state of Oregon is on the verge of revising them to...
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Rules & Regs: Hawaii Groundwater Case Draws Wide Interest
Oral arguments before the U.S. Supreme Court are set for Nov. 6 in a water pollution case that could reshape the regulation...
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Florida wastewater professionals remain optimistic about potential water-quality laws
Florida’s coast has been blanketed with algae blooms in the last couple of years. It was the talk at the state capitol...
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Weekly Flush: Local Pumper Helps Detectives Make Meth Bust
A local septic pumping company in Forsyth County, Georgia, helped the sheriff’s office make a drug bust last month, leading to two...
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With Emphasis on Safety, Minnesota Restroom Operator Draws PSAI Honor
The accolades are many for Jeremy Johnston: Multiple safety awards. A top performer with perfect attendance. And now runner-up for the Portable...
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Long Islanders Seek IRS Clarification Over Income Tax Liability for Septic System Replacement Grants
Suffolk County, New York, has been a model for tackling nitrogen pollution from onsite wastewater systems. Now, local grants to upgrade treatment...
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Rules & Regs: Oregon Looks at Nitrogen in Onsite Rule Revision
After six years with its current set of onsite rules, the state of Oregon is on the verge of revising them to...
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Supreme Court to Address Groundwater Pollution Case With Potential Wastewater Industry Implications
A case coming before the U.S. Supreme Court this year will look at a critical issue for people who deal with wastewater....
