A well-designed, properly installed septic system can last for decadeswith proper care and regular inspections. But in order to make sure your septic system is in good shape, it’s helpful to ...

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 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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

The effort to get an authorized local agency management plan for onsite wastewater treatment systems began in 2000.

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 ...

Q: We bought a home in Macomb County that was a for sale by owner. As part of the negotiation, we waived the home inspection, including the septic test. We had a company come out to test the septic ...

LINCOLNVILLE — One of Charleston County's oldest and smallest towns has struggled with failing septic systems and the expensive challenge of getting homes connected to the sewer system. It's a problem ...

BROOKFIELD – After completing more than $28,000 in repairs to correct a recent failure in its septic system, the Brookfield Library may need to cut down trees affected by the work. The repairs on the ...

The Town Hall extension project is estimated to be completed by mid February of 2026, and the full construction of the Multipurpose Community Center is slated to have ...

Sewage is being discharged on an island sanctuary for rare birds. Coquet Island, off the coast of Northumberland, is home to 30,000 puffins as well as arctic, common and Sandwich terns. The site is a ...