Regulations Articles

In this month’s regulations update, a Washington county ban on land application is struck down, and an Illinois sewer and water contractor is taken into federal custody.

In New Mexico, separate onsite wastewater trade groups work together to bolster the state’s system maintenance requirements for the good of the industry and system users.

The fight for fairness is over. Equal licensing fees for road maintenance are on the books for this Canadian province.

In this month’s regulations update, New York overhauls its nitrogen removal program, and a trucked waste facility is in the works in this province.

After seven years of legislative work, the Georgia Onsite Wastewater Association has helped craft a bill to promote sustainable land application of septage.

In this month’s regulations update, Midwest counties kick septic system locating into high gear, and the only state that still allows new cesspools reconsiders that option.

In this month’s regulations update, a diesel truck emissions phase-in period is underway for pumpers on the West Coast, and lawmakers throw the book at septage odors.

Certification and continuing education are vital to maintain professional — and personal — standards for the onsite industry. Are the minimum standards enough?

Updated onsite guidelines are a welcome addition for the Rocky Mountain state’s growing wastewater trade association.

In this month’s regulations update, pumpers see a major surge in septic tanks overwhelmed by heavy snowmelt, and more onsite rules are in the works.