The wastewater industry will have to tweak septic system design and operation to deal with inevitable changes caused by climate change, experts say.

In drought-stricken regions, pumpers may find work repurposing old septic tanks for graywater recycling systems.

Vermont leaders currently license onsite system designers, but are now working with the wastewater industry to offer broader certification and continuing education.

M & M Transfer Inc., Pinedale, Wyoming