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 ...

Contamination from failing septic tanks for roughly 50 years has been well-documented as a contributor of pollution in the Flathead Basin. The key to addressing the pervasive issue likely lies in ...

FARGO - Now is a good time to have septic tanks cleaned and pumped, according to a North Dakota State University Extension Service agricultural engineer. Septic tanks with too much accumulated sludge ...

Flooding can disrupt septic systems and contaminate private drinking water wells, creating serious health risks for ...

Health officials are reminding residents that flooding can disrupt septic systems and contaminate private drinking water ...

This is the first of a two-part series on addressing Cape Cod's worsening water pollution. Read the second part here. Pat Uhlman lives across the street from Shubael Pond in Barnstable. The round pond ...

Most homeowners have a handful of DIY projects they know how to do and feel confident tackling on their own. However, even when saving money is the goal, there are some projects that simply aren't ...

As South Florida faces sea-level rise, flooding and storm surge, officials are working to switch thousands of septic tanks across the region into sewer connections. “Within a number of years they’re ...

With flooding across the region impacting residents in the Cadillac area, District Health Department No. 10 is reminding residents that flooding can disrupt septic systems and contaminate private ...

Suffolk County homeowners will soon be able to upgrade to enhanced septic systems that reduce dangerous nitrogen pollution at a higher discounted rate, thanks to a surge of state funding announced ...

The state is proposing a program to give blanket approval to subdivision septic systems, but like many things in Montana, one ...

Not all toilet paper is septic-safe. Learn about the types that can cause clogs and water backups, and discover alternatives to protect your system. Toilet paper is a convenient product used in most ...