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 ...

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 ...

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

Compare plans tailored to your home & budget. Maybe the most dreaded of home system breakdowns is the septic system. A malfunction can, at best, prevent your toilets from flushing — at the very worst, ...

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 ...

BELLA VISTA -- Homeowners seeking to repair an existing septic system or to install a new one in Bella Vista will now have to get septic plumbing permits first. Previously, septic system installation ...

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – The city of Jacksonville working to replace old septic tank systems that can cause environmental issues. News4JAX went to several neighborhoods on Thursday where the city is doing ...

If you’re thinking of buying or building a home in a rural area or some other place that’s not connected to a public sewer system, here’s an unsavory news flash: You will need your own septic system.

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