Online Exclusives Rules and Regs: Septic Code Bills Stalled in Michigan Also in this month's regulations update, a California pumper is sentenced to a year in jail for illegal dumping and could face $400,000 in fines October 24, 2018
Online Exclusives Rules and Regs: A New York County Looks at Nearshore Pollution In this month’s regulations update, Nassau County, New York, examines onsite systems for possible cause of high bacteria levels in a stream and beach; and citizens protest the proposed site of a portable restroom business in Madison, Georgia September 26, 2018
Editorial Better Grease and Septage Disposal Infrastructure Needed in Mississippi Grassroots pumping and installing association is working closely with state officials to build smart regulations and identify local wastewater treatment options. September 04, 2018
Online Exclusives Rules and Regs: New York Residents See Result of Septic Replacement Program In this month’s regulations update, a Connecticut town wants to regulate Airbnb’s impact on local septic systems, and a septic system replacement program helps improve an algae problem August 28, 2018
Editorial Enforcement Needed to Weed out Bad Contractors Better regulations, smarter monitoring of wastewater rules would improve profitability and bolster the industry’s reputation. August 01, 2018
Online Exclusives Michigan Finally Proposes Statewide Sanitary Code In this month's regulations update, Michigan proposes a new set of state rules for onsite septic systems, and men are arrested for illegal dumping in Connecticut July 24, 2018
Online Exclusives Rules & Regs: New York Legislature Looks to Cut Onsite Costs Also in this month's regulations update, a Florida county bans onsite systems near an island beachfront; and a restaurant owner sues the health department over wastewater treatment system issues June 20, 2018
Online Exclusives Rules and Regs: Florida County Considers Septic Moratorium to Curb Pollution In this month's regulations update, a local county board considers a temporary halt on septic installations, and the city of Jacksonville, Florida, creates an ordinance to help businesses with septic system issues May 23, 2018
Editorial What’s the Secret to Fighting Fly-by-Night Operators? More regulations and technician certification may ensure higher profits and discourage low-ball contractors from competing in your marketplace. May 02, 2018