Water Quality Articles

Citizen water-quality testing identifies E. coli from human sources, which may point to failing septic systems and a river system cleanup

In this month’s regulations update, a Connecticut town wants to regulate Airbnb’s impact on local septic systems, and a septic system replacement program helps improve an algae problem

In this month’s regulations update, a Canadian city takes septic pumping into its own hands, and the state legislature works to bring Michigan a uniform sanitary code

In this month’s regulations update, an Ohio bill proposes reuse of oil wastewater for anti-icing in portable restrooms, and bills in New York seek to reduce costs for homeowners installing onsite systems

Brevard County looks at a temporary halt on conventional septic systems, and Massachusetts wants to prevent contractors from holding licenses for both installing and inspecting

In this month’s regulations update, a California man is charged with illegal dumping of septage and a review of city-owned septic tanks after the death of a 3-year-old boy reveals many issues in Jacksonville, Florida

Installer John Crandell installs five nitrogen-removal Hydro-Action units in Suffolk County onsite pilot program

In this month’s regulations update, Jacksonville’s unlicensed septic inspector may have cost a boy his life, and scientists refute the claim that septic effluent is causing poor water quality in Florida

In this month's regulations update, a Minnesota Amish community pushes back against onsite system requirements, and a member of the Quail Valley community tries to break a septic moratorium

In this month’s regulations update, local governments in Canada are rolling out new septic maintenance regulations, and Maryland continues to debate BAT regulations around Chesapeake Bay

In this month’s regulations update, new onsite system siting rules are frustrating Georgia installers and homeowners, and state representatives in Michigan propose a fee-supported program for septic replacement

Take action! World Toilet Day raises awareness about the billions of people who live without basic sanitation

Pennsylvania farmer told he has to get rid of his privy