Problems with two of the 13 drip irrigation septic systems in Maryland have prompted a yearlong moratorium on new drip systems in the state. Ponding and other problems over the last several years at two developments in the southern part of the state led to calls for a three- to five-year moratorium from 16 environmental groups. In a letter to Richard Klein of the Community & Environmental Defense Services, environment secretary Shari Wilson said her department would not process any new permit applications for drip systems until Aug. 1, 2011. “At that time, the department will evaluate the available information
