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Iowa

The Department of Natural Resources adopted changes to its rules covering commercial septic tank cleaners and private septic systems. Updated versions of the two regulations, chapters 68 and 69, are available at www.iowadnr.gov/InsideDNR/RegulatoryWater/PrivateSepticSystems.aspx.

Indiana

The Porter County Health Department passed an ordinance requiring people or firms installing onsite systems to be certified by the Indiana Onsite Wastewater Professionals Association (IOWPA) and registered with the county. Board of Health attorney David Hollenbeck cited a growing trend of improperly installed systems and systems being installed without permits.

Michigan

Rep. Ken Goike filed a document to exempt septage haulers from spring road weight restrictions. He also prepared a bill that would remove the 2025 ban on septage storage facilities. Rep. Lisa Lyons sponsored a bill to create a framework for a statewide sanitary code.

North Carolina

The City of Raleigh sued the state for extending a permit that allows residents with failed onsite systems to use sand filters discharging into Falls Lake. The city argued that the new permit violates the Clean Water Act. The permit, previously authorized for five years, was extended for one year last July.

Alabama

An ordinance proposed by the Washington County Commission would allow residents to clean their septic tanks when they wanted and not every five years as now required by law.

Pennsylvania

In 2013, Nockamixon Township could require septic tanks to be cleaned every two years and a receipt from the pumper sent to the township. The regular cleaning would be part of an effort to comply with Act 537, a state law requiring municipalities to have a comprehensive sewage treatment plan that includes onsite systems.



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