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Rules and Regs: New York Enables 5th Round of Funding for Septic System Replacement Program

Rules and Regs: New York Enables 5th Round of Funding for Septic System Replacement Program

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Acres of Greenhouse Means Massive Septic System

Upgrading two onsite systems for the expansion of a commercial greenhouse presented speed bumps and surprises for Canadian Septic workers
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Pivoting for Profit

After launching an excavation company, Jesse Bradley found that septic system installation provided the greatest opportunities for growth
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Canadian Septic Overcomes Unforeseen Challenges

A resort's system gets a major facelift, but not without setbacks from poor weather, unknown existing tanks and tight working conditions
Rules and Regs: California Approves Regulations for Converting Wastewater Into Drinking Water

Rules and Regs: California Approves Regulations for Converting Wastewater Into Drinking Water

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FOG So Thick I Could Stand On It!

Education and “utility style” regulation of septic systems are needed for Canadian wastewater pros to avoid this scenario
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Oil Pipeline Extension Pushes a Motel/Camping Complex to a New Onsite Solution

Tight space, big tankage, aerobic treatment, UV treatment and uphill run to dispersal point provide many challenges for Canadian Septic
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Canadian Pair Take Over an Established Excavating Firm and Rename It Dirtwerx

Childhood friends Josh Melanson and Clint Watrich reunite and tap into a growing market for septic system installation around Vancouver, British Columbia
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Rules and Regs: Long Island Communities in New York Tighten Onsite System Rules

In this month’s regulations update, Suffolk County, New York, pushes to replace cesspools and homeowners in a Pennsylvania township face huge fees for sewer connection because of some failing septic systems
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Rules and Regs: Minnesota Agency Proposing to Ban the “Flushable” Label on Wipes Products

In this month's regulations update, Hawaii bans new cesspools, Rhode Island wants drug companies to pay for the disposal of waste from cancer patients, and the MPCA seeks to label wipes “Do not flush”
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Rules and Regs: Missouri Watershed Area Receives Grants to Replace Onsite Systems

In this month’s regulations update, the Idaho DEQ is considering updates to onsite wastewater rules, and Ozarks Water Watch will once again offer grants and rebates for replacing and maintaining septic systems
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Rules and Regs: EPA Fines Hawaiian Businesses Still Using Large-Capacity Cesspools

In this month's regulations update, the FTC rules against a company falsely advertising "flushable" wipes, and the EPA levies fines and Hawaii continues reducing the number of cesspools on the islands
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Rules and Regs: British Columbia Reviewing Best Practices for Onsite System Programs

In this month’s regulations update, more Minnesota counties are requiring time-of-transfer inspections, and an engineering firm is tasked with developing common regulation and management principles for onsite systems in North America
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Comforts of Home

A secondary treatment unit with recirculating compartments enables a remote mining camp in British Columbia to use flush toilets rather than latrines