A failing drain field — not a full tank — is the most expensive septic problem sellers encounter, with replacement costs reaching $30,000 or more. Inspectors rely heavily on visual cues like surface ...

Toilet paper choice matters greatly for those with septic systems. Unlike homes connected to municipal wastewater services, where almost any toilet paper can be flushed, septic systems require ...

Heavy rainfall and flooding can lead to problems with septic tank backups, meaning sewage can flow back into homes. Officials with the Cape Girardeau County Health Center say there are some things ...

New protections will soon be in place for buyers of homes with septic systems in Snohomish County. The Snohomish County Board ...

It’s easy to forget about the important, behind-the-scenes systems that keep your home in working order, and the most unsung hero of them all may be your septic system. You may be inclined to lose ...

New Septic Solutions, a leader in innovative wastewater management components, is proud to announce two groundbreaking products designed to eliminate the leading cause of septic system collapse: ...

HALFMOON – Twenty-six people at a Halfmoon apartment complex have been forced out of their homes after a septic system problem. The people live at Duke’s Grove on Hudson River Road. The septic system ...

Editor's note: This story originally stated that participants must attend a virtual workshop. Participants are encouraged to attend but can participate if they do not. Homeowners in southeastern ...