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In our latest blog post, we’ve again collected some of the most interesting news stories covering septic systems that were featured in our ‘From the Trenches’ newsletters this year!
ALT A pile of newspapers next to the headline "Septic Systems in the Media: From the Trenches News Highlights, Part III.".
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Check out the post to find news stories covering stories like a pony falling into a septic tank, Michigan’s efforts to put in place a state septic code, the rebuilding challenges of Los Angeles fire victims who had cesspools, and the opposition to septic systems from the Amish.
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Find the news roundup at this link:
decentralizedwastewater.org/…
#SepticSystems #SepticCode #LAFires #SepticNews
For the 80th episode of Tap Talk, we were pleased to talk with Tom DeBell, an environmental health engineer at the Vermont Department of Health! Tom discusses the intense flash drought that Vermont experienced last year, and how the drought impacted private well users. ⬇️
ALT The promotional graphic for Tap Talk episode #80, featuring a photo of guest Tom DeBell; and a quote from Shannan: "The drought last summer was, by any measure that we could look back in the record and see, the most severe we've experienced. That August was the driest month Vermont had ever had, going back to 1895. Unlike other droughts, this developed really quickly. ".
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Tom, Steve, and Jennifer also discuss the steps that the health department took to help well owners maintain their wells and educate the public on obtaining adequate water supplies during the water crisis. ⬇️
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Listen to the episode at the Tap Talk website, linked below, or find the show on audio platforms such as Spotify, Apple Podcasts, iHeartRadio, Amazon Music, and Audible! ⬇️
drinkingwaterpodcast.org/tt0…
#taptalk #flashdrought #2025drought #privatewells #watercrisis #vermontdrought
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On behalf of our sister program @help4wellowners: Thank you to everyone who attended, presented, & moderated at our teams’ Private Well Conference 2026 in Montana! We are thrilled at the success of the conference & the opportunity to put on the sixth iteration of the event. ⬇️
ALT A group photo of the Private Well Class team at the Private Well Conference 2026; in Missoula, Montana.
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Another thing to look out for: This year’s presentations will be posted on YouTube this summer. PDFs of the slides will also be made available. If you’re seeking any more info on a presentation, speaker, or topic from the conference, email us at info@privatewellclass.org. ⬇️
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Once again, thank you from our whole team, and see you next year!
#PrivateWellCon26 #PrivateWells #WellWater #WellEducation #WellResources #groundwater
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Make sure to check out this week’s Tap Talk episode, the conclusion of our series with Bob Schreiber! In this episode, Bob continues to discuss the development and future of the National Ground Water Monitoring Network. Listen at the link in this post!
drinkingwaterpodcast.org/tt0…
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May's “From the Trenches” newsletter is coming out Friday! If you’re not already on our email list, be sure to sign up soon. Just follow the link below to our website, where you can sign up in the “Get the Latest News” sidebar form. ⬇️
decentralizedwastewater.org/…
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This week’s new Tap Talk episode is the first of a two-parter! For TT076, we welcomed Bob Schreiber, a water resources engineer at @CDMSmith and long-time @ngwatweets member, to the show to discuss the development and importance of the National Ground Water Monitoring Network. ⬇️
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Be sure to tune back in next week for Part 2 with Bob!
Listen at the Tap Talk website, linked in this tweet, or find the show on various audio platforms!
🎧: drinkingwaterpodcast.org/tt0…
#taptalk #groundwater #groundwatermonitoring #waterresources
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Don’t miss your chance to apply for NOWRA’s 2026 Emerging Professionals Scholarship! The application is open through 5/31/26. If you're 35 years old or younger, or you’ve had less than five years of experience in the septic field, you’re eligible to receive this scholarship! ⬇️
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Applicants must be pursuing a degree or certification related to wastewater treatment and/or environmental policy & management. Visit NOWRA’s scholarship webpage to see which kinds of programs this covers as well as further details! ⬇️
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Find everything you need to know here at this link ⬇️ nowra.org/resources/emerging…
#onsitewastewater #decentralizedwastewater #wastewatertreatment #septicsystems #septictanks #septiceducation
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The Rural Community Assistance Partnership (@RCAPinc)’s regional affiliates have several great septic educational events on the calendar for the month of May! Check this quick list to see if you can make any of them ⬇️
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🟢 From Problem to Plan: Understanding and Financing Your Well and Septic Components
— Hosted by @CommunitiesU, live online, May 5 @ 6 pm CT
🔗: communitiesu.org/events-arch…
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🟢 Understanding & Maintaining Your Septic System
— Hosted by @RCACorg; Yakima, WA; May 12 @ 6:30 pm PT
🔗: events.rcac.org/assnfe/ev.as…
#septicsystems #septictanks #septiceducation #septicmaintenance
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