In the spring, two bills were introduced into the Michigan Legislature with the intent of establishing a statewide code for onsite wastewater...
Entries Tagged Septic Pumping
Editorial
Michigan Begins Legislative Journey to a Statewide Sanitary Code
After a few months of speculation, the proposal to give Michigan a statewide sanitary code is now in the Legislature. House bills...
Online Exclusives
Rules and Regs: A New York County Looks at Nearshore Pollution
After several years of investigations into the cause of high bacteria levels at a local beach, the Nassau County (New York) Legislature...
Online Exclusives
How to Assess and Rehabilitate Flooded Onsite Systems
The Southeastern United States is currently facing the arduous task of recovery and rebuilding in the aftermath of Hurricane Florence. Along with...
Online Exclusives
Rules and Regs: Michigan Finally Proposes Statewide Sanitary Code
After a few months of speculation, the proposal to give Michigan a statewide sanitary code is now in the Legislature. ...
Editorial
Service Providers Should Have Diagnosed These Problems Sooner
In our previous column, we outlined a situation that was brought to our attention by a homeowner. We discussed why we thought...
Online Exclusives
Rules and Regs: Jacksonville Had Longstanding Problem With Septic Lids
An investigator’s report shows the Florida septic tank where a small boy died last year was not secured as it should have...
Videos
Fueling Growth One Day at a Time
When a company installs 100 systems a year and has plans to grow and add services, you know the owner’s workdays are...
Online Exclusives
Rules and Regs: Massachusetts Licensing Bills Draw Pumper’s Opposition
Two bills in the Massachusetts Legislature concern Frank King.King runs Action King Services in Lowell, Massachusetts, and is a former member of...
Online Exclusives
Elite Service Provider Puts Extra Effort Into Homeowner Education
When George Schooley started Legacy Septic & Excavation four years ago, he wanted to do something that would set him apart from...
Online Exclusives
Pumping Formaldehyde From RVs — How Much Is Too Much?
Formaldehyde (FA) is still the most widely used chemical in recreational vehicles, although its use is decreasing. It is typically mixed with...
Online Exclusives
Septic Pumping Directly Affected by Household Water Habits
The Otter Tail Water Management District in Minnesota provided a unique study opportunity for the analysis of household practices and maintenance needs...
Online Exclusives
Rules and Regs: EPA Starts Revision of Water Regulation
In its early steps in rewriting the Waters of the U.S. Rule, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency recently sent letters to several...
Online Exclusives
Rules and Regs: Ontario Government Proposes Septic Pumping Requirement
As part of a wide-ranging revision of its building code, the province of Ontario is proposing a stricter rule for the pumping...

















