Septic tanks are a lot easier to understand than you might think. If you have only ever relied on city water and sewer systems, transitioning to a home with a septic tank might seem a bit overwhelming ...

Septic systems, which allow landowners to build homes without sewer connections, are a crucial feat of engineering for more remote communities in the Lowcountry. They can also backfire. Septic tanks ...

A septic system sounds straightforward—you install the tank, run the lines, and call it a day. But most of the regrets ...

When was the last time you had your septic tank pumped? A 1,000-gallon septic tank for a family of four should be pumped at least every 3-5 years.

TREMONT — The Tazewell County Health Department is considering rolling back requirements on septic systems. The changes will provide more flexibility when ...

If you're one of the millions of Floridians who rely on septic tanks each time your toilet flushes, better start saving for the next time your system needs repair. Depending on the absorbency of the ...

FONTANA >> An Inland Valley utility company is studying how to convert nearly 22,000 property parcels from Fontana to Upland — representing about 80,000 people — from septic tank systems to a sewer ...

MOUNT PLEASANT — The town's water utility is rolling out a new program for homeowners on septic systems in 2025 with a special offer for the first 50 customers who take advantage of it. Mount Pleasant ...