Editorial
The Good, the Bad and the Ugly of Wastewater News
From a dubious choice for a septic tank to a clueless public official, it’s time to share some onsite industry tidbits
Regulations Articles
Editorial
Our Big Challenge – Encourage the Next Generation of Wastewater Workers
Tony Mendes believes state and national trade associations must follow new technologies to help the environment and enhance professionalism
Online Exclusives
Rules & Regs: California Moves Toward Toilet-to-Tap, Australia Moves Away
In this month’s regulations update, rules are relaxed for onsite systems in an area along Chesapeake Bay, and California is working on new standards for use of recycled water
Editorial
Massachusetts Septic and Drain-Cleaning Licensing Proposals Viewed as Burdensome
Online Exclusives
Rules and Regs: Long Island Communities in New York Tighten Onsite System Rules
In this month’s regulations update, Suffolk County, New York, pushes to replace cesspools and homeowners in a Pennsylvania township face huge fees for sewer connection because of some failing septic systems
Editorial
Trump Orders New Look at Waterway Issues
Online Exclusives
Rules and Regs: Hawaiian Government Says Cesspools Will Go
In this month's regulations update, Hawaii will be converting its cesspools to better wastewater treatment systems, a bridge collapsed under a septic truck in Indianapolis, and a police chief gets fined for illegal dumping of septic waste
Editorial
Communities Take Differing Approaches to Wastewater Regulation Around Washington’s Puget Sound
Online Exclusives
Rules and Regs: Massachusetts Licensing Bills Draw Pumper’s Opposition
In this month’s regulations update, some homeowners in a small Wisconsin town pay for sewer despite working septic systems, and two proposed laws will make it harder for pumpers to maintain necessary licenses in Massachusetts
Online Exclusives
How CECs May Affect Land Application
In the future, land application rules may change due to contaminants of emerging concern, but more research needs to be done
Editorial
California Prepares for Direct Potable Reuse of Wastewater
Online Exclusives
Rules and Regs: EPA Starts Revision of Water Regulation
The 2015 rule attempting to clarify the Clean Water Act will undergo modifications, and a grant program is initiated to replace cesspools on Long Island
Editorial
Maryland Considers Return of Best-Technology Rule for Onsite Systems
Online Exclusives
Rules and Regs: Citizen Challenges Septic System Ban in California Community
In this month's regulations update, a Minnesota Amish community pushes back against onsite system requirements, and a member of the Quail Valley community tries to break a septic moratorium
