Entries Tagged Regulations

Federal District Court in Alexandria, Va., found the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency guilty of exceeding its authority to enforce the Clean Water...

Much-delayed onsite wastewater laws for California take effect May 13. The new policies follow years of work in response to AB-885, which...

Some contractors in Oakland County, Mich., were installing septic systems without obtaining permits and often used inferior materials. Their actions were illegal...

According to the Michigan Appeals Court, the state's constitution does not protect townships from being held responsible for failed private...

As of the first of the year, onsite wastewater systems in Maryland will be required to utilize the Best Available Technology (BAT)...

Over the past few months, I've heard a variety of questions regarding pumping septic tanks and other sewage tanks. Also,...

Contractors who pump septage in New Mexico now must be certified through the National Association of Wastewater Technicians vacuum truck...

A report by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the Washington Department of Ecology found that nitrogen from onsite systems was insignificant...

In the decades-long effort to clean up Chesapeake Bay, septic systems are the latest target of Maryland lawmakers. Provisions of the Sustainable...

In 2013, Nockamixon Township, Pa., could require septic tanks to be cleaned every two years and a receipt from the...

The Sustainable Growth and Agricultural Preservation Act of 2012 (SB 236) limiting the use of septic systems in Maryland was introduced by...

New technology and new onsite system products are continually emerging, and installers face stringent regulations when seeking approval to use them.A recent...

Every year numerous companies pay thousands of dollars in fines for not being in compliance with federal and state DOT regulations. Unfortunately,...

After nearly 40 years in wastewater management, Lee Sola has a well-rounded view of the industry. The owner of S & B...