Prepping Your Septic System for the Future

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...

Septic Tanks: DON’T MAKE THESE MISTAKES

by Clayton Rimbert | 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.

Water You Doing? What Not to Flush Down the Toilet 

by Shannon Pepper | Jul 31, 2025 | Communications and Outreach, Wastewater

Our actions with and around our wastewater treatment systems are very important. Common household items can contribute disproportionately to clogged drains and damaged wastewater infrastructure, causing harm to both wastewater systems and the environment. Homeowners,...

How Does a Toilet Work?

by Clayton Rimbert | Jul 26, 2025 | Treatment Processes, Wastewater

Have you ever wondered what happens when you flush a toilet? How does it work exactly? Let’s take a look!

Clean Watersheds Needs Survey and Small System Needs

by Shannon Pepper | Jul 18, 2025 | Access to Wastewater Funding Sources, Complying with Wastewater Regulations, Wastewater

Clean water is essential to public health but many communities across the United States face significant challenges in maintaining their wastewater infrastructure. These challenges include aging systems, limited staff, and insufficient resources to plan or finance...

Managing Decentralized Wastewater Systems in Mobile Home Parks

by James Markham | Jul 3, 2025 | Decentralized Wastewater Systems, Uncategorized, Utility Management, Wastewater

In this podcast, host Danish Kumar speaks with Jennifer Egan, Program Manager at the UMD EFC about the pressing but often overlooked issue of wastewater management in mobile home parks and rural communities. They explore the challenges posed by aging septic systems,...