Two Falls in One Week: The Access Point Is the Most Dangerous Part of the System
In the span of four days this July, two people fell into septic tanks in two different states.
Helene Recovery Dollars Reach the Septic Sector: Water Well Trust Awarded $540,600 for Storm-Damaged Systems
North Carolina's Helene water-infrastructure recovery has finally reached the onsite wastewater sector in a meaningful way — and Water Well Trust, the nonprofit administering septic assistance funding for homeowners, just secured a dedicated award to repair and replace storm-damaged systems.
Pitt County Just Landed $250K to Fix Failing Septic Systems — and It Signals Something Bigger for North Carolina
Pitt County won $250K under NC's new CWSRF Decentralized Wastewater Pilot — state revolving fund dollars flowing directly to failing septic systems.
Michigan's Statewide Septic Code Moves Forward: What SB 771 Means for Septic Pros
Michigan is the only state without a statewide septic code, and SB 771 could change that. Here's what the proposed inspection schedule, database, and penalties would mean for septic contractors, inspectors, and health departments.
OWP Presents 2026 Legislative Champion Awards at the North Carolina General Assembly
Onsite Wastewater Professionals presented its 2026 Legislative Champion Awards to Rep. Jeff Zenger and Sen. Steve Jarvis for their work amending House Bill 376 — and formally launched OWP Government Affairs, its new legislative advocacy arm.
House Bill 376 Is Now Law: What Changes for North Carolina's Onsite Wastewater Industry
House Bill 376 is now law in North Carolina. Here's what changes for onsite wastewater professionals — a new liability insurance requirement, a formal review process for local health department rules, Operation Permit protections, and a mandatory approval pathway for advanced pretreatment.
DEQ Wants Every Pumper in North Carolina to Know These 7 Things
The Septage Program just sent out its annual guidance to training providers. Here's the plain-English version — what's changing, what gets firms in trouble, and the deadlines you can't afford to miss.
The SEPTIC Act: What a Quiet Tax Fix Means for Homeowners and the Onsite Industry
In mid-April, a bipartisan group of House members introduced H.R. 8280 — the Septic Exclusion for Property owners through Tax-free Infrastructure Compensation Act, which is exactly the acronym you’d expect Congress to land on.
Septic Inspection Bills HB1178 and SB401 Move Forward in Virginia — What Changed and Why It Matters
HB1178 and SB401 have changed. Some improvements help inspectors, but one new requirement could create serious liability and confusion in septic inspections.
HB1178 / SB401: Identical Septic Inspection Language Now Active in Both Chambers, Senate Bill Assigned to Committee
Identical septic inspection legislation is now active in both chambers of the Virginia General Assembly. In addition to HB1178 in the House, the same language has been introduced in the Senate as SB401 and has been assigned to the Senate Committee on General Laws and Technology.
Virginia HB1178: A Step Backward for Septic Inspections
A new bill introduced in the Virginia General Assembly would redefine what qualifies as a septic inspection. While framed as clarification, HB1178 risks weakening consumer protections, lowering inspection standards, and creating confusion across real estate transactions.
Virginia HB1178 and Proposed Changes to Septic Inspection Requirements
A bill introduced in the 2026 Virginia General Assembly proposes changes to how septic system inspections are defined and documented. This notice summarizes the major provisions of HB1178 and outlines how the bill, if enacted, would alter current inspection requirements.