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Rules and Regs: Florida Faces Onsite Nitrogen Challenges
In this month's regulations update, Florida's water quality plans could soon change, and Michigan may outlaw point-of-sale ordinances that require pumpout inspections
Regulations Articles
Editorial
No Such Thing as a Routine Service Call
In rural New Mexico, Jay Carroll has learned to expect the unexpected when inspecting, pumping or installing a septic system.
Editorial
Florida Inspection Bill Is Watered Down; Jacksonville Reels From Septic Tragedy
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Rules and Regs: Pumper Arrested for History of Illegal Dumping
In this month's regulations update, a California bill sets new rules for nonpotable reuse; and Maui residents protest a cesspool ban
Editorial
Jacksonville, Florida, Officials Want Universal Design for Septic Lids After Child’s Death
Editorial
Do You Still Pump Through Inspection Ports? Knock It Off!
This timesaving practice has been discredited many times, but we still hear about septic service technicians who go through the small hole to avoid the work of digging up a tank lid.
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New Arizona Rules Allow Use of Reclaimed Water
In this month's regulations update, new rules took effect in Arizona allowing expanded use of reclaimed water
Editorial
California Moves Toward Toilet-to-Tap Wastewater Recycling
Editorial
From Heavy Clay to Bedrock, Every Onsite System Is a Challenge
The crew at All Clear Pumping & Sewer has its hands full pumping septic tanks and installing new systems in Jefferson City, Missouri.
Online Exclusives
Rules and Regs: Septic Systems Blamed for Algae Bloom
In this month’s regulations update, Jacksonville’s unlicensed septic inspector could cost a boy his life, and scientists refute the claim that septic effluent is causing poor water quality in Florida
Online Exclusives
Rules and Regs: Rising Water in Lake Michigan Spurs Septic Shutdown
In this month's regulations update, increased water levels in Lake Michigan have shut down septics for two Indiana property owners, and a Virginia court lets a previous decision stand in the case of a septic tank death case
Editorial
Encourage the Next Generation of Wastewater Workers
Nebraska’s Tony Mendes believes state and national trade associations must follow new technologies to help the environment and enhance professionalism.
Online Exclusives
Rules and Regs: California Moves Toward Toilet-to-Tap, Australia Moves Away
In this month's regulations update, California works on standards for direct potable reuse; and a campground in Maryland sues the government for ignoring septic-related lake pollution
Editorial
