The state that surrounds most of Chesapeake Bay, where struggles over water quality have occupied public attention for several years, may revive...
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Rules and Regs: County in New York Mandating Inspection of Private Onsite Systems
The Chautauqua County Board of Health will begin inspecting all private onsite wastewater systems within 250 feet of its five lakes in...
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Rules and Regs: New Rules in Rhode Island Will Require Cesspool Removal
Removing existing cesspools from service after a property is sold is among the changes to onsite wastewater rules to be considered in...
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Why Test for Nitrogen?
There are several reasons you may be testing the ammonia (NH3) or nitrate (NO3) in a septic system.1. Direct-discharging system - If...
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Rules and Regs: Maryland Contractors Say Septic Requirements Cause Drop in New Building
Some Maryland home builders say well-intentioned laws, such as septic system requirements, are pricing some potential homeowners out of the market. Since...
