Michigan remains the only state without statewide septic regulations, as legislators adjourned in 2024 before voting on a proposed septic bill, Planet...
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Rules and Regs: Michigan Declines to Vote on State Standards
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Rules and Regs: Suffolk County Approves Water Quality Restoration Act
Voters in Long Island’s Suffolk County on Nov. 5 approved a proposition aimed at protecting drinking water and waterways. Multiple media reports...
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Virginia Drafts Septic Regulations for Rural Areas
The Virginia Department of Health released draft proposals of septic system regulations intended to address pollution control in rural areas susceptible to...
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Rules and Regs: New Hampshire Adopts New Septic Laws for Waterfront Property
New Hampshire on Sept. 1 adopted new laws regarding waterfront septic systems. The Laconia Daily Sun reported that environmental professionals and conservationists...
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Navigating Changing Regulations in Excavation and Septic Systems
Staying Ahead of Evolving RegulationsAs regulations for excavation and septic systems evolve, contractors must stay informed. New laws are becoming more strict,...
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Rules and Regs: Arizona Launches Cesspool Remediation Project
At least a dozen cesspools will be retrofitted as modern septic tanks in Gila County, Arizona, thanks to a newly launched Cesspool...
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Rules & Regs: Michigan Lawmakers Search for Ways to Implement Statewide Septic Rules
Legislation proposed in the Michigan House and Senate aims to create statewide septic system regulations. Michigan is the only state in the...
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Installer Finds Success With Difficult Projects
Zach Woody invested 10 years working with developers and homebuilders in the Raleigh, North Carolina, area before branching off into septic services....
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Florida Needs Stronger Enforcement Over Unlicensed Wastewater Work
Name and title: Curtis Robinson, owner
Business name and location: East Coast Septic Services, LLC, St. Augustine, FloridaServices we offer: On the septic side, we do...
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Rules and Regs: Virginia Drafts Septic Regulations for Rural Areas
The Virginia Department of Health released draft proposals of septic system regulations intended to address pollution control in rural areas susceptible to...
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Rules and Regs: Colorado Grapples Over Onsite System Regulations for Vacation Rental Units
Colorado legislation offering regulatory exemptions to a potentially large number of recreational, short-term rental properties passed the State Senate but failed in...
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Rules and Regs: Michigan Bans ‘Flushable’ Label on Wipe Packages
Michigan is banning the term “flushable” from the labels of premoistened nonwoven disposable bathroom wipes in the state, multiple media outlets reported....
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Vermont Lakes Group Wants Regulations Allowing Innovative Onsite Treatment
In a letter published in The Barre Montpelier Times Argus, the Federation of Vermont Lakes and Ponds is asking the Vermont House...
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Using a Secondary Barrier
The way industry professionals maintain onsite wastewater treatment systems can directly impact the safety and lives of people living nearby. Ensuring that...
