Regulations Articles

Rules and Regs is a monthly feature in Pumper. We welcome information about state or local regulations of potential broad interest to Pumper readers.

Also in this month’s regulations update, Island County, Washington, hikes its septage dumping rates by 80%

A three-generation Pennsylvania pumping company makes workload and staff adjustments to ensure a happy work-life balance.

Also in this month’s regulations update, coronavirus causes backlog of point-of-sale onsite system inspections in Erie County

Survey finds support for more water regulations in Michigan.

Also in this month’s regulations update, Minnesota’s governor removes seasonal weight restrictions for pumper trucks so they can service strained septic systems during COVID-19

The highest court in the land has made a ruling on the much-discussed County of Maui v. Hawaii Wildlife Fund case

Plumbers and electricians only have one set of rules to follow. Joe Seiwert wonders why that can’t happen for the septic service industry.

While some good observations can be made in a full tank, every nook and cranny will be exposed if you pump it out first.

Also in this month’s update, a septic company in Tennessee is penalized for illegal dumping

While the industry advances, inspector Rick Wilcockson says the state is playing catch-up with wastewater rules that haven’t changed since 1996.

Study finding fecal contamination in southwest Wisconsin water wells.

Action Septic promotes better septic system maintenance as a way for homeowners and businesses to help the environment in Ohio’s Appalachian region.