Md. Governor Will Reintroduce Septic Tank Ban
WAMU
While he's happy with that success, the governor is gearing up for another campaign to ban septic tanks in new large developments. O'Malley first proposed the measure during this year's legislative session, but it didn't go very far. ...

City may defy own law on septic tanks
Wyoming Tribune
The city may try to replace a septic system at the municipal Prairie View Golf Course with a similar system despite rules that forbid septic tanks within city limits.


New septic tank regulations 'another tax on rural Ireland'
The Corkman
IE PROPOSED legislation regulating septic tanks has been branded 'another tax on rural Ireland' by the Irish Farmer's Association. Environment Minister Phil Hogan says the legislation, which will introduce a new septic tank registration and inspection ...

Septic tank law must be repealed
News Chief
Florida's septic tank inspection law is still clogging the books. It's going to take political compromise to completely flush it down the tubes. Do its opponents have the ability to give a little in order to gain a lot? Senate Bill 550 was passed in ...

 Relief for country householders on septic tanks threat
Yorkshire Post
Word had got out that septic tanks and variations of them – small sewage treatment plants which eventually discharge into the ground – would have to be registered from next January but there have been no notifications from the Environment Agency. ...

Public meeting voices opposition to septic tank charges
Westmeath Independent
Rural dwellers will not be used as "cash cows" for the Government or local councils, a bullish Cllr Tony Ward said in the wake of a packed public meeting called to discuss the proposed new septic tank charges last week. Over 150 people attended the ...

Homeowners advised to check septic tanks
Scoop.co.nz (press release)
The Selwyn District Council is cautioning that many people have yet to check their septic tanks for damage following the recent earthquakes. Council Wastewater Supervisor Graeme Wild says broken septic tanks can cause ongoing issues for homeowners if ...

Wastewater treatment plant upgrades to protect springs
Tallahassee Democrat (blog)
Every plumbing system in the city limits that's not connected to a septic tank contributes to the daily 16.5 million gallons of water treated at the facility. Once the project is done, the goal is to treat 26 million gallons of water. ...