Regular maintenance is vital for a properly functioning septic system! Call for an appointment at 1-800-91SEPTIC. More News June 16, 2005 issue of the Northcoast Journal in "The Weekly Wrap" section: NEW SEPTIC SYSTEM RULES TO COME: When statewide wastewater treatment regulations are enacted sometime around 2007, Humboldt County residents, along with other rural and suburban homeowners in California, may be forced to fix their old septic systems. The State Water Resources Control Board recently released a draft of stricter septic system regulations that they hope will help reduce groundwater pollution. Kevin Metcalfe, Humboldt County's environmental health specialist, said that California's Region 1, which includes Humboldt County, has had more stringent criteria regarding wastewater treatment since the 1980s, so the North Coast is generally in good shape, but there will still be challenges to face. "My general impression is that there will be more work for local enforcement for record keeping, monitoring and reporting to the state and more requirements for homeowners for maintenance of their systems." In particular, Metcalfe said that the unincorporated areas around Humboldt Bay in the Arcata/Eureka plains, up through Trinidad and Westhaven will be affected by the new rules. The North Coast Regional Water Quality Control Board will hold a public meeting on July 18 in Santa Rosa, 7 p.m. at 5550 Skylane Blvd., Suite A. For more information visit www.waterboards.ca.gov/ab885 or call (916) 341-5518. Site © Steve's Septic Service, LLC, 2005. Portions of content © University of Minnesota Extension Service, 1997, 2004, 2005. Used with permission. Content from this site may note be reused without permission.