Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. A septic system isn’t much good if it’s clogged, and once it is clogged, it’ll cost a fair amount to pump it—but using a septic ...

If you have a septic system rather than municipal sewer services, you know how important it is to properly maintain the tank and any plumbing associated with it. It can also be useful to know if and ...

The Southern Nevada Health District Board of Health has dropped its plan to raise septic tank permit costs after months of public backlash.

Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook Click to share on X (Opens in new window) X According to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s website, epa.gov, one in five houses in ...

For many residents and visitors alike, the State of Michigan conjures images of abundant fresh water and sprawling Great Lakes summed up by the state’s two-word tagline: Pure Michigan. While ...

Most homeowners have one of two options when it comes to waste disposal: a municipal sewage system or a private septic tank. Waste flushed into a sewer system is usually carried away to a distant ...

The Southern Nevada District Board of Health will conduct a special meeting on March 11 after recent public feedback from ...

The North Carolina Coastal Resources Commission is holding off on amendments to oceanfront septic tank rules to give the state's environmental and health departments time to collaborate on the ...

Tree roots do not wait decades to cause trouble for your septic line. Given moisture, nutrients, and even a small opening, ...

Failing septic systems threaten lakes and groundwater, but Michigan remains the only state without uniform regulations.