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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Council members approved legislation Monday to create a notification and opt-out process for property owners on public sewer ...

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 ...

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, ...

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 ...