With approximately 60 to 70% of Kentucky residents relying on septic tank systems, understanding the legal codes and installation process becomes vital to public health and the environment. This comprehensive guide covers everything from the state’s regulatory oversight to specific standards for materials, sizes, and components, and answers many of the questions of homeowners and… [Read More]
Archives for July 2024
Rainwater Harvesting Laws, Regulations, and Rights by US State
Concerning legal status, the practice of rainwater harvesting is currently legal in all 50 U.S. States. Although it may be legal to harvest rainwater, there still may be various regulations and requirements surrounding the activity that have to be followed depending on the state. Regulations, rules, or requirements for rainwater harvesting can vary on the… [Read More]
Kansas Septic Tank Requirements
Approximately 20% of all homes in the United States are served by a private sewage treatment system. In the State of Kansas, many homes, farms, and nonresidential buildings rely on some form of septic tank system to manage the wastewater generated daily by the property. Kansas state, with a population around 2.94 million people and… [Read More]
Iowa Septic Tank Requirements
Many Iowa residents have a home, property, or farm that does not have access to a public wastewater sewer system. For these Iowans, they must rely on a wastewater treatment facility located on their own property, often in their own backyard, and beneath the surface – a septic tank system. For many homeowners, landowners, and… [Read More]