U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Articles

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Wisconsin wastewater professionals band together to network, improve business practices, and lobby for sensible and smart regulations.

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

A Connecticut teacher stresses practical science lessons that may encourage a new generation of pumpers and installers, or at least future homeowners who will take better care of their onsite systems.

In this month's regulations update, the U.S. EPA asks for advice from the states on federal pollution oversight, and septic inspections won't be required when homes are sold in Florida

The Advanced Septic System Nitrogen Sensor Challenge asks entrants to design a nitrogen sensor for use in onsite wastewater treatment systems.

In this month’s regulations update, state associations in Washington expand a program to make loans available to replace aging septic systems, and a South Carolina pumper faces a fine and prison time.

In this month’s regulations update, a Kentucky woman’s family files suit against a sewer district after she perishes following a fall into an abandoned septic system, and Ontario communities campaign to keep wipes from being flushed.

The EPA’s SepticSmart program educates homeowners about proper septic system care and maintenance

In this month's regulations update, cesspools are still the cause of debate in Hawaii, and Chautauqua County will inspect all onsite systems near its lakes.

In this month's regulations update, an Ohio barge company faces fines from the EPA for Clean Water Act violations, and Alberta will be providing training on new standards for onsite professionals.