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New York County continues to study bacteria found on Long Island Beach.
After several years of investigations into the cause of high bacteria levels at a Long Island (New York) beach, the Nassau County...
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‘We Are All Conscientious of Protecting Our Environment for the Future’
Name and title or job description: John Bowen, president
Business name and location: Ken-Way Services of Rice Lake Inc., Rice Lake, Wisconsin
Age:...
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Rules and Regs: A New York County Looks at Nearshore Pollution
After several years of investigations into the cause of high bacteria levels at a local beach, the Nassau County (New York) Legislature...
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Dog Kennel and Vet Clinic Wastewater Treatment Recommendations
Wastewater from dog kennels and veterinary clinics is not included in most septic regulations. Septic system sizing in state and local regulations...
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Students Build Septic System Models, Learn Important Wastewater Lessons
It’s trendy to talk about the need to have more students study what are called STEM subjects. That means science, technology, engineering...
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Site Evaluators Team Up With Habitat for Humanity
When the Maine Association of Site Evaluators was looking for a way to celebrate SepticSmart Week in late September, they found an altruistic...
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Rules and Regs: EPA Starts Revision of Water Regulation
In its early steps in rewriting the Waters of the U.S. Rule, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency recently sent letters to several...
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EPA Offers $55,000 Reward for Septic Nitrogen Sensor Ideas
The U.S. EPA and its partners have launched a technology challenge for an advanced septic system nitrogen sensor with a total award...
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Rules and Regs: Pumper Sentenced to Prison for Illegal Dumping
The owner of a South Carolina septic company has been sentenced to 18 months in federal prison and a $10,000 fine for...
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Rules and Regs: Ontario Groups Working to Solve 'Flushable' Wipes Issue
The Municipal Enforcement Sewer Use Group, comprised of 29 Ontario communities, estimates that flushable wipes cost Canadian utilities $250 million per year...
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Get Ready to Promote SepticSmart Week
On Monday, September 19, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency – in conjunction with federal, state and local government and private sector partners – will...
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Rules and Regs: County in New York Mandating Inspection of Private Onsite Systems
The Chautauqua County Board of Health will begin inspecting all private onsite wastewater systems within 250 feet of its five lakes in...
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Rules and Regs: Alberta Requires Training on Updated Onsite Regulations
All holders of an Alberta Private Sewage Certificate of Competency must complete a training course covering the province’s updated regulations. The Private...



















