Q: Marsha, I’m purchasing a home that is on a septic system rather than the public sewer. My home inspector strongly suggests I pay for a septic tank inspection. How do septic systems work? A: Your ...

If your home isn’t hooked up to a municipal sewer system, your alternative is a septic system, which includes a container buried underground on your property that holds and treats the water and waste ...

As the state ramps up pressure to reduce nitrogen pollution in the region's estuaries and embayments, Cape Cod homeowners, who face expensive septic system replacements or upgrades, could have some ...

Nathan, Heath, and Mauro babyproof a home; Richard explains how septic systems work. Nathan Gilbert, Heath Eastman, and Mauro Henrique help a homeowner babyproof her house by testing for lead, testing ...

Septic tanks don't require a lot of maintenance as long as you avoid flushing harmful chemicals and non-biodegradable items down the drain or toilet. However, you do need to ensure you are pumping the ...

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