Regulations Articles

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.

Onsite installers need to be familiar with safety rules at both the federal and state level

Also in this month’s update, a septic company in Tennessee is penalized for illegal dumping

While the industry advances, inspector Rick Wilcockson says the state is playing catch-up with wastewater rules that haven’t changed since 1996

Tired of digging trenches, Eddie Harrison built a successful specialty by installing and servicing advanced treatment units

Also in this month's regulations update, the National Onsite Wastewater Recycling Association pushes for an increase in federal funding for onsite system repairs

Realtors and a few other groups are still opposed to point-of-sale inspection requirements

A wastewater trade group helps you connect with fellow contractors and decipher ever-changing industry rules and regulations