Precautions must be taken to render the area of the old tank safe and free of environmental or public health impacts
Also in this month's regulations update, a Minnesota Amish community sues on religious grounds to avoid installing septic systems for graywater disposal
As a site evaluator on an undeveloped lot, it’s important to select an onsite system location that fits with the homeowner’s plans and allows access for servicing the proposed system
Creating a topographical map is an important step in site evaluation and onsite system design
An additional treatment system is necessary if graywater is separated from other wastewater
Topographic maps are useful for the siting and design of onsite systems
Also in this month's regulations update, a septic services company in Texas is found in contempt of court for its land application practices
There are some negative environmental impacts from softening water, such as increased water use, and chloride from the salt discharged into surface waters where it is harmful to aquatic plants and animals
There are several viable nonsalt-based alternatives you can recommend to homeowners
Also in this month's regulations update, a Massachusetts pilot project will fund alternative septic system installations