A controversial new rule was supposed to go into effect this week, allowing the EPA to have direct jurisdiction over more waterways across America. The rule is called the Waters of the United States rule, and Monday it was halted through a District Court injunction in North Dakota. Currently, 13 states are included in the injunction, but the District Court is filing briefs to consider whether the new rule can be delayed nationally. The EPA

Romtec Utilities knows that a common project scenario is replacing an aging septic system with a lift station to pump into a municipal sewer system. Sometimes these projects are straightforward and other times they require more consideration. There are some things to consider before going down the path of a septic replacement, and Romtec Utilities can help during any phase of your project. The first consideration for replacing a septic system with a wastewater lift

Romtec Utilities is pleased to announce a new website for our customers! For well over a year, Romtec Utilities worked hard to develop new products and services related to pumping systems. These products include booster pump stations, control panel repair and retrofit services, and several supplementary pump station systems and components. The new website includes a number of new features that we think you will enjoy. The first new feature on the website is a

Romtec Utilities has designed, supplied, and installed pump stations in many different sizes and configurations. In a typical project, the size and access to a site are predetermined and usually “set in stone,” and many of the design choices must be made to fit within the existing site plans. Even with site restrictions, there are a lot of good design elements that should be considered for getting the best pump station site configuration. Romtec Utilities

Romtec Utilities supplies custom control buildings and shelters for many pump and lift station projects. Control buildings are important features when designed for pump stations, lift stations, booster stations, and all other pumping applications. These features provide pump station owners and operators with many advantages that will benefit both the system components and the maintenance staff. Romtec Utilities recommends including control buildings as a part of pump and lift station design standards. Here is why.