In Snapshot, we talk to a member of a state, provincial or national trade association in the decentralized wastewater industry. This time...
Entries Tagged Septic Pumping
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Rules and Regs: Congress Pushes Action on PFAS Contamination
Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), a group of manmade substances called “forever chemicals,” have become an environmental issue worldwide. Now the U.S. wastewater...
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The Tricky Business of Building Homeowner Trust
Septic services professionals, like plumbers, are often in the business of delivering bad — and expensive — news to homeowners. These conversations can...
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Rules and Regs: Massachusetts Septage Hauler to Pay $500,000 in Penalties
A septage hauler will pay $500,000 in penalties and fees for illegally disposing of wastewater. In addition, Midstate Sewerage of Millbury, Massachusetts,...
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Texas Septic Systems Council Pushes for Independent Real Estate Inspection Reviews
Frank Aguirre sees a problem with septic inspections, and he wants to do something about it by forming a citizens lobbying group...
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How Can You Inspect a Tank Without Pumping It?
A year ago, I wrote with a sense of optimism about a forward-thinking onsite system inspection program started in a recreational lakes region...
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Rules and Regs: Texas Pumper Aims to Revolutionize Point-of-Sale Inspections
Frank Aguirre sees a problem with septic inspections, and he wants to do something about it by forming a citizens lobbying group...
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Rules and Regs - May 2020
After years of algae and water-quality problems, Florida’s Legislature has a water-quality bill with broad support.The bill by Sen. Debbie Mayfield, R-Indialantic,...
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When Is Septic Tank Maintenance Needed?
If a septic tank is operating properly, solids are retained and take up increasingly more volume. Eventually, they must be removed.
If there...
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Rules and Regs: Survey Finds Michigan Support for More Water Regulations
A recent survey by a Michigan nonprofit found strong public support for more regulation to protect water quality.
Survey work was done in...
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Meeting Demand With the Right Equipment
Richards Septic Tank Service has never shied away from upgrading equipment. The company, based in Greenville, Michigan, has a considerable list of...
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Rules for Winter Septic Tank Pumping
In general, pumping septic tanks is not recommended in cold climates during the winter months. Winter’s arrival can vary year to year,...
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Rules and Regs: New York County in Disarray Over Wastewater Grant Taxes
Suffolk County, New York, has been a model for tackling nitrogen pollution from onsite wastewater systems. Now, local grants to upgrade treatment...
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New York County Continues to Study Bacteria Found on Long Island Beach
After several years of investigations into the cause of high bacteria levels at a Long Island (New York) beach, the Nassau County...














