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Rules and Regs: Congressman Introduces Bill to End Septic Grant Tax
A New York representative has introduced a bill in Congress to remove the federal tax on grants that help people repair or...
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Rules and Regs: Progress on Federal Aid for Septic Replacements
The National Onsite Wastewater Recycling Association reports progress in convincing Congress to establish a grant program to help low-income Americans repair or...
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Rules and Regs: Texas Pumper Aims to Revolutionize Point-of-Sale Inspections
Frank Aguirre sees a problem with septic inspections, and he wants to do something about it by forming a citizens lobbying group...
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Study Finding Fecal Contamination in Southwest Wisconsin Water Wells
Southwestern Wisconsin residents are in the middle of a controversy about drinking water. There is contamination from animal and human waste, concern...
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For Mike Capra, Job No. 1 Is Satisfying and Educating the Customer
Mike Capra - Owner
Business: Capra’s Utilities, White Bear Lake, Minnesota
Age: 43
Years in the industry: 26. We are a second-generation family-owned...
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Rules and Regs: Groundwater Contamination and Debate Over Solutions Roil Wisconsin Counties
People in southwestern Wisconsin are in the middle of a controversy about drinking water. There is contamination from animal and human waste,...
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Hawaii Groundwater Issues Reach the U.S. Supreme Court
Oral arguments before the U.S. Supreme Court are set for Nov. 6 in a water pollution case that could reshape the regulation...
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Oregon Considers New Onsite Rules Featuring an Expiration Date on System Approvals
After six years with its current set of onsite rules, the state of Oregon is on the verge of revising them to...
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Rules and Regs: Hawaii Groundwater Case Draws Wide Interest
Oral arguments before the U.S. Supreme Court are set for Nov. 6 in a water pollution case that could reshape the regulation...
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Florida Wastewater Professionals Remain Optimistic About Potential Water-Quality Laws
Florida’s coast has been blanketed with algae blooms in the last couple of years. It was the talk at the state capitol...
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Long Islanders Seek IRS Clarification Over Income Tax Liability for Septic System Replacement Grants
Suffolk County, New York, has been a model for tackling nitrogen pollution from onsite wastewater systems. Now, local grants to upgrade treatment...
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Rules and Regs: Oregon Looks at Nitrogen in Onsite Rule Revision
After six years with its current set of onsite rules, the state of Oregon is on the verge of revising them to...
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Supreme Court to Address Groundwater Pollution Case With Potential Wastewater Industry Implications
A case coming before the U.S. Supreme Court this year will look at a critical issue for people who deal with wastewater....











