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 ...

Not all homes are connected to a city’s sewer system. Homes that do not have a direct connection to the city sewer will typically have a septic system. A septic system consists of a buried ...

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 ...

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 ...

At its Oct. 6 regular meeting, the Grangeville City Council heard updates from ski hill manager Joel Wasem on a reworked ...