by Sami Stroud | Apr 22, 2026 | Decentralized Wastewater Systems, Wastewater
Plastic septic tank being installed. (Photo courtesy of the Mississippi Water Resources Research Institute) Septic tanks play a critical role in on-site wastewater treatment for homes that are not connected to municipal sewer systems. Two of the most common materials...
by Sami Stroud | Mar 3, 2026 | Communications and Outreach, Community Engagement, Decentralized Wastewater Systems, Wastewater
Above 1. Image under license from VectorMine/Shutterstock.com For many small and rural communities, moving from private septic systems to public sewer is one of the biggest infrastructure changes residents will ever experience. The environmental and public health...
by Sami Stroud | Nov 13, 2025 | Community Engagement, Decentralized Wastewater Systems, Pollution & Water Quality, Wastewater
Figura 1. Paseo Las Curías. Foto por Francisco Guzmán-Alvarado. To read this blog in English, click here / Para leer ese blog en ingles, haga clic aquí Más del 50% de los 3.2 millones de habitantes de Puerto Rico dependen de sistemas sépticos para la gestión de aguas...
by Sami Stroud | Nov 13, 2025 | Community Engagement, Decentralized Wastewater Systems, Pollution & Water Quality, Wastewater
Figure 1. Las Curías Lakeside Walkway. Photo by Francisco Guzmán-Alvarado. To read this blog in Spanish, click here / Para leer ese blog en español, haga clic aquí More than 50% of Puerto Rico’s 3.2 million inhabitants depend on septic systems for wastewater...
by James Markham | Sep 24, 2025 | Complying with Wastewater Regulations, Decentralized Wastewater Systems, Resilience, Risk and Resiliency to Climate Hazards, Uncategorized, Wastewater
Changing weather patterns and climate are putting new pressure on septic systems. From rising groundwater to more frequent flooding, many communities are already seeing the impacts. In this episode, Dr. Andrew Lazur and Dr. Allison Reilly explore how climate change is...
by Clay | Aug 26, 2025 | Decentralized Wastewater Systems, Treatment Processes, Wastewater
Not taking care of your septic system can be a costly mistake. Here’s what you should do to keep your system healthy and working. Check out the resources below for more information on septic system care.
