Here we go again. A group is yet again attempting to kill legislation in Florida that would improve septic systems and promote...
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Regular Septic Tank Pumping Puts Money in Your Pocket
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Editorial
New Jersey Watershed Association Moves Forward With Wetlands-Based Water Treatment System
The Stony Brook-Millstone Watershed Association in New Jersey is building a wetlands-based wastewater treatment center at its new $7.5 million environmental center....
Blogs
Septic Pumper Hit With $33,000 Fine
A septic pumping contractor in Kalispell, Mont., faces a steep penalty for what some might consider a minor mistake — failing to...
Editorial
States Use Grant Funding to Replace Aged Septic Systems & Educate Residence
Grant funding for the repair or replacement of residential septic systems is available in the upper White River watershed of southwest Missouri....
Online Exclusives
Top 10 Most Popular Articles of 2013
In the past year, we’ve posted hundreds of stories to Pumper.com. They include everything we know you love — company profiles, blogs,...
Editorial
New Onsite System Setback Regulations Could Affect Industry Professionals in 5 States
Idaho officials are working on rules to provide for septic system setbacks from surface water. The draft model was based on the...
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Diesel Emission Reduction Rebates for Nonroad Construction Vehicles
In its second round of rebates in the Diesel Emission Reduction Act program, the U.S. EPA is offering financial assistance to replace...
Editorial
4 States to Intensify Septic System Regulations
The discovery of PCBs in upstate South Carolina wastewater treatment plants has prompted the Department of Health and Environmental Control to take...
Online Exclusives
Pumper Rewind: Remediation Work Keeps RGI Busy
We celebrate the continued dedication and hard work of septic service contractors by revisiting companies profiled 10 years ago in Pumper magazine....
Editorial
Proposed Rhode Island ‘Setback’ Bill May Adopt New Onsite Regulations
The Rhode Island “setback” bill (5425-A) seeks to standardize wetlands and onsite system regulations by authorizing the state Department of Environmental Management...
Online Exclusives
Suspicious Activities Force Officials to Crack Down on Illegal Dumping
The discovery of PCBs in upstate South Carolina wastewater treatment plants has prompted the Department of Health and Environmental Control to take...
Online Exclusives
Funding for Females: Regulation Updates for Women-Owned Small Businesses
According to the National Women’s Business Council, 7.8 million women-owned businesses exist in the United States, generating $1.2 trillion in total receipts.But...
Editorial
Ohio to Update Onsite Regulations for First Time in 35 Years
In January the Ohio Department of Health released its 2013 report on failures in household sewage treatment systems. On the surface the...
Editorial
6 States Draft Legislation Affecting Onsite System Installations & Maintenance
The Idaho Department of Environmental Quality is revising the Technical Guidance Manual for builders and septic system installers. The process started in...
