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Rules and Regs: WIPPES Act Aims to Modify Nonflushable Wipes Labeling

Also in this month’s update, two Georgia counties launch a septic pumping and repair project
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Rules and Regs: Michigan Bans ‘Flushable’ Label on Wipe Packages

Also in this month’s update, Texas A&M is working with a wastewater program in Alabama to install septic systems
It’s Like Killing a Fly With a Sledgehammer

It’s Like Killing a Fly With a Sledgehammer

A small Vermont town is studying whether it should build a wastewater treatment system for 45 users. Hopefully they consider an onsite solution.
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Rules and Regs: Virginia Department of Health Wants to Limit Role in Evaluation of Onsite Systems

In this month’s regulations update, an Australian consumer group is challenging ‘flushable’ wipes claims, and the VDH wants licensed professionals to perform the bulk of evaluation and design of septic systems
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Rules and Regs: Minnesota Agency Proposing to Ban the “Flushable” Label on Wipes Products

In this month's regulations update, Hawaii bans new cesspools, Rhode Island wants drug companies to pay for the disposal of waste from cancer patients, and the MPCA seeks to label wipes “Do not flush”
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Rules and Regs: EPA Fines Hawaiian Businesses Still Using Large-Capacity Cesspools

In this month's regulations update, the FTC rules against a company falsely advertising "flushable" wipes, and the EPA levies fines and Hawaii continues reducing the number of cesspools on the islands
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Time For a Talk With Homeowners

SepticSmart Week may be over, but it’s always a good idea to talk to your customers about proper care of their systems
Flushables Lawsuit Targets Wal-Mart

Flushables Lawsuit Targets Wal-Mart

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Rules and Regs: Wipes Manufacturer Will No Longer Claim Its Product Safe for Onsite Systems

In this month's regulations update, a bill requiring cesspool replacement at the sale of property is up for a vote in Rhode Island, and a national wipes manufacturer ends its claim of flushability
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'Flushability' Guidelines Are Getting a Makeover

Associations collaborate to launch improved 'flushability' guidelines to reduce impacts of improper wipes disposal
New For You

New For You

We explore onsite systems in an exotic locale, check in with a state onsite association and bring helpful equipment info in this issue.
SOS (Save Our Septic)

SOS (Save Our Septic)

Proper care of septic systems includes educating visitors. Here’s a thought for installers (or pumpers) to consider.