Regulations Articles

An innovative onsite design with nitrogen reduction and UV disinfection enables a homeowners association in upstate New York to achieve compliance and save money

A recent construction survey reveals excavation companies disregard safety regulations and laborers lack basic knowledge before they jump in a trench

Also in this month’s regulations update, health departments in seven Ohio counties will receive $250,000 to help homeowners replace failing septic systems

A fledgling group of wastewater professionals looks to work with government on sensible rule changes and utilize industry innovations

The U.S. Supreme Court says wastewater pros need to think about where discharges go

Also in this month’s regulations update, Island County, Washington, hikes its septage dumping rates by 80%

Also in this month’s regulations update, coronavirus causes backlog of point-of-sale onsite system inspections in Erie County

A Canadian town council is set to weaken its inspection rules because some residents just don’t want to pay for pumping

The highest court in the land has made a ruling on the much-discussed County of Maui v. Hawaii Wildlife Fund case

Also in this month’s regulations update, Minnesota’s governor removes seasonal weight restrictions for pumper trucks so they can service strained septic systems during COVID-19

Plumbers and electricians only have one set of rules to follow. Joe Seiwert wonders why that can’t happen for the onsite industry.