Also in this month's regulations update, the U.S. Justice Department opens an environmental justice investigation due to lack of onsite services in Lowndes County, Alabama
Following these procedures when constructing soil treatment areas will help to assure the system is a long-term solution
The ultimate loading rate for a soil treatment area is based on soil and site conditions at several locations
Both during construction and with existing systems there are measures that can be taken to reduce the likelihood that systems will freeze
Also in this month’s regulations update, the state of Washington expands program for failing system repair or replacement
Many early mound systems were designed to overcome the challenges of slumping soils
Also in this month’s regulations update, thanks to additional funding from the American Rescue Plan, some New York homeowners are eligible for $20,000 in grant funds to replace failing septic systems
Consistence features of the soil will determine whether water can be properly treated on a potential site
From an installation perspective, it is important to recognize soil colors and their meanings