Regulations Articles

You may think society is over-regulated in general. But we need to maintain strong local health department oversight to replace an aging wastewater infrastructure.

Also in this month’s update, Barnstable County helps Cape Cod homeowners upgrade or replace onsite systems

Also in this month’s update, the U.S. EPA, NOWRA and other organizations renew the Partnership for Decentralized Wastewater Management MOU

Also in this month's update, the proposed bill to finally create a state septic code in Michigan is pushed to the upcoming 2024 session

Also in this month’s update, the U.S. Senate increases funding for the Rural Decentralized Water Systems Program

“If this industry is truly about protecting the environment, why do we have to wait so long to put in technology that allows us to clean things up to the clean water standards?”

Onsite rules would benefit Michigan homeowners, wastewater professionals and the environment — just like they do in the other 49 states

Also in this month’s update, new onsite system requirements in Martha’s Vineyard aim to address nitrogen

Also in this month’s update, South Carolina conservation groups push for temporary ban of septic tank permit approvals