Septic systems are essential for managing wastewater in properties not connected to municipal sewer systems. While they provide an efficient and eco-friendly solution, proper maintenance is crucial to ...

But there is only one thing worse than personally interacting with your septic system and its component parts—the septic tank and leach field—and that is ignoring it. Much like a trophy spouse ...

In 2019, after Florida was hit hard by the outbreak of both harmful blue-green algae and red tide, newly elected Gov. Ron ...

But septic systems aren’t as intimidating as they sound. With a solid maintenance record and a good inspection, a septic tank and the associated parts can easily last for decades. If you’re ...

A knowledgeable homeowner can prevent premature failures and eliminate costly repairs. Your effluent collection system is composed of a septic tank, effluent pump, and plastic pressure mains. All ...

South Carolina cities and counties can and should regulate the siting and maintenance of future septic tanks, which can cause ...

The Wellfleet Board of Health approved septic regulation amendments aimed at keeping public, harbor and environment safe.

On-site sewage systems — such as septic systems — are an excellent way to treat residential ... Since many of the soils in this part of the state require the use of alternative systems, property ...

Every homeowner that uses a septic system for wastewater treatment should clean his or her septic tank every one to three years. This type of maintenance must be done to remove scum and sludge that ...