EPA Promotes SepticSmart Week for Public Health
The EPA celebrated its 14th annual SepticSmart Week in September 2026, emphasizing the importance of proactive maintenance for decentralized wastewater systems. The initiative aims to protect public health and reduce long-term costs for homeowners.
Septic systems serve approximately one in five households in the United States. The EPA's campaign highlights that regular inspections and proper maintenance are essential to prevent system failures, which can lead to groundwater contamination and costly repairs.
Throughout the week, the agency provided resources and educational materials to local health departments and utility providers to share with their communities. The focus is on empowering homeowners to take simple, preventative steps to extend the life of their systems.
By promoting better management of decentralized systems, the EPA aims to reduce the burden on public infrastructure and protect local water resources. The initiative underscores the agency's commitment to comprehensive water management strategies that include both centralized and decentralized solutions.
Hawaii Wastewater Branch Updates Intended Use Plan for 2027
The Hawaii Department of Health's Wastewater Branch has released its Intended Use Plan for the 2027 State Fiscal Year. The plan outlines the allocation of Clean Water State Revolving Fund resources for upcoming wastewater infrastructure projects.
Source: Hawaii Department of Health
EPA Rescinds 2022 PFAS Guidance for Permitting
In August 2026, the U.S. EPA rescinded a 2022 nonbinding guidance document that had provided state permitting authorities with standard language for addressing PFAS in National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits. This action was described as part of a broader, systematic review of agency guidance documents.
Source: Waste Dive
EPA Rescinds 2022 Guidance on PFAS Wastewater Monitoring
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has rescinded a 2022 guidance document that provided states with standard language for monitoring PFAS in wastewater. This action is part of a broader review of agency guidance as the EPA prepares to propose new Effluent Limitation Guidelines.
Source: Waste Dive
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