Suffolk County, New York, has been a model for tackling nitrogen pollution from onsite wastewater systems. Now, local grants to upgrade treatment...
Entries Tagged Regulations
Editorial
Florida Legislature Revisits Onsite Inspection Requirement
A new state Legislature is in office in Florida, and one of the early bills introduced in Tallahassee would establish inspection standards...
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Rules & Regs: US Supreme Court to Decide Groundwater Pollution Case
A case coming before the U.S. Supreme Court this year will look at a critical issue for people who deal with wastewater:...
Editorial
Are There Leeches in the Leachfield?
In States Snapshot, we visit with a member of a state, provincial or national trade association in the decentralized wastewater industry. This...
Editorial
Federal Farm Bill Includes Funding for Rural Onsite System Upgrades
When President Donald Trump signed the 2018 Farm Bill in late December, it included a present for onsite installers. A few paragraphs...
Editorial
New York City Mulls Changes to Onsite Wastewater Rules
New York City is about to revise its watershed rules, and that includes how onsite systems are handled. Changes also include how...
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Rules and Regs: Florida Bill Seeks to Establish Onsite Inspection Standards
A new Legislature is in office in Florida, and one of the early bills introduced in Tallahassee would establish inspection standards for...
Editorial
Progress Is Slow for New Michigan Septic Code Bills
Last year, two bills were introduced into the Michigan Legislature with the intent of establishing a statewide code for onsite wastewater systems....
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Rules and Regs: Big Farm Bill Has an Onsite Bonus
When President Donald Trump signed the 2018 Farm Bill on Dec. 20, it included a present for onsite installers. A few paragraphs...
Editorial
Bring Back Required Maintenance for Aerobic Systems
In States Snapshot, we visit with a member of a state, provincial or national trade association in the decentralized wastewater industry. This...
Editorial
New York County Continues to Study Bacteria Found on Long Island Beach
After several years of investigations into the cause of high bacteria levels at a Long Island (New York) beach, the Nassau County...
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Rules and Regs: New York City Mulls Changes to Onsite Wastewater Rules
New York City is about to revise its watershed rules, and that includes how onsite systems are handled. Changes also include how the...
Editorial
‘We Are All Conscientious of Protecting Our Environment for the Future’
In States Snapshot, we visit with a member of a state, provincial or national trade association in the decentralized wastewater industry. This...
Editorial
California Pushes Recycling Wastewater to Potable Water
The state of California is pushing development of recycled wastewater as another source of water for the thirsty state, but not everyone...












