Why You Should Think Twice Before Trying To DIY Your Septic System Repair

Some repairs come with risks that aren't obvious at first. Septic systems fall into that category, where mistakes can lead to ...

Commentary: Modern septic systems aren't the enemy of Charleston's environment

Modern engineered septic systems, when properly designed and maintained, can be a viable alternative to centralized sewer ...
WSB-TV

Coweta homeowner says builder’s design flaw led to thousands in septic repair costs

SHARPSBURG, Ga. — A Coweta County homeowner says a construction design flaw left him with a costly septic repair that could have been avoided, forcing him to pay thousands of dollars more than ...
IEEE

Gray-Box Modeling for Distribution Systems With Inverter-Based Resources: Integrating Physics-Based and Data-Driven Approaches

Abstract: In this paper, we develop a novel gray-box modeling approach for distribution systems with inverter-based resources (IBRs). The proposed gray-box modeling method aims to improve estimation ...
ccr-mag

The Hidden Risks of Aging Septic Systems for Properties

Septic systems are among the most overlooked components of a property’s infrastructure, yet they play a critical role in public health, environmental protection, and structural integrity. Whether ...
IEEE

Stochastic Co-Design of Storage and Control for Water Distribution Systems

Abstract: Water distribution systems (WDSs) are typically designed with a conservative estimate of the ability of a control system to utilize the available infrastructure. The controller is designed ...
salisburypost

Toys for Tots collection boxes are out; new distribution site announced

SALISBURY — Collecting toys for children in need is the mission of Toys for Tots, which is run by the United States Marine Corps Reserves, and Jonathan S. Barbee of Salisbury is working to make that ...
Post and Courier

In coastal SC, septic systems are seen as a shield against development, and an environmental hazard

EDISTO ISLAND — Across 11 generations and more than three centuries, Tom Austin's family has called the area in and around this sea island home. As Austin drove his car down tree-shaded lanes, he ...
The Boston Globe

We don’t need 100 different septic system rules

The tension between state needs and local control was at the heart of the debate over the MBTA Communities Act of 2021, which imposed requirements on local zoning. It arose again last year with ...
bus.miami.edu

Making septic systems cleaner for the environment

The small toolshed in the backyard of one Palmetto Bay home doesn’t contain a lawnmower, hedge trimmer, rake, or shovel. Not even a pruning shear. Instead, it is packed with electrical control panels, ...
KTNV Las Vegas

Channel 13 viewers voice concerns over proposed septic system regulation changes

LAS VEGAS (KTNV) — Possible changes to septic system regulations are concerning homeowners across the valley. Several Channel 13 viewers reached out to me to voice their frustrations. "They are going ...