The California State Water Resources Control Board is working on an update to its winery wastewater rules. The order would affect more...
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Effort to Create a Michigan Sanitary Code Is Moving Slowly
It’s been more than a year since the attempt to create a statewide sanitary code failed in the Michigan Legislature, but the...
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Rules and Regs: Michigan Sanitary Code Idea Regains Some Momentum
It’s been a year since the attempt to create a statewide sanitary code failed in the Michigan Legislature, but the idea is...
Editorial
‘We’re Always Busy, No Matter What’
In States Snapshot, we visit with a member of a state, provincial or national trade association in the decentralized wastewater industry. This...
Editorial
A Rhode Island Installer Has Found His Own Path to Success
As a hardworking 18-year-old entrepreneur, Joe Procopio proved success is built not so much on the equipment you have on hand, but...
Editorial
We All Need to Speak Up for Septic
Whenever a community wants to expand its municipal sewer service territory, government leaders are quick to point out the benefits of hooking...
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Rules and Regs: Septic Systems Shut Down Due to High Water Levels in Lake Michigan
The LaPorte County (Indiana) Health Board took steps to shut down septic systems and halt construction because of rising water levels in Lake...
Editorial
Rhode Island Needs a New Generation of Wastewater Professionals
Since it formed in 1980, Rhode Island Independent Contractors & Associates has been involved in promoting the use of advanced onsite wastewater...
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Rules and Regs: Changes in BAT Requirements in Maryland Now Statewide
New construction in Maryland will no longer be required to use the best available technology for septic systems statewide. BAT with enhanced...
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Rules and Regs: Minnesota Agency Proposing to Ban the “Flushable” Label on Wipes Products
The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency has proposed a ban on labeling wipes as being flushable or safe for septic or sewer systems....
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Rules and Regs: New Rules in Rhode Island Will Require Cesspool Removal
Removing existing cesspools from service after a property is sold is among the changes to onsite wastewater rules to be considered in...
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Rules and Regs: Wipes Manufacturer Will No Longer Claim Its Product Safe for Onsite Systems
A manufacturer of wet wipes has agreed to stop promoting its product as being flushable and will no longer claim they are...
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Rhode Island septic system installer starts a late-career business venture
Watch as Brendan Cory shows the latest installation he and Kevin Wilkie have collaborated to complete. Both sole proprietors, they often send...
Editorial
Rhode Island Septic System Installer Starts A Late-Career Business Venture
Brendan Cory has had a lot of jobs and worn a lot of hats during a four-decade career in the onsite industry....



















