CHARLOTTE — A new report is highlighting the potential health risks of using sewage sludge as farmland fertilizer. According ...

Sludge generated by Charlotte Water plants is recycled on more than 17,000 acres of private farmland in North and South ...

Properly working septic systems protect our lakes by breaking down organic solids and safely recycling wastewater back into the natural environment. How do you know if your septic system is ...

An environmentalist, Professor Isah Muhammad, has called on northern states to explore the untapped potential of faecal sludge for energy production and ...

However, with a septic system, it flows through a pipe and settles into the tank chamber. Inside the tank, the heavier materials should sink to the bottom, which creates a thick sludge.

How often should a septic tank be pumped? An important part of owning ... look for signs of leakage or backup, measure the sludge and scum levels, establish the age of the tank, and more.

There are about 1.35 million individual septic tanks nationwide and most of these individual septic tanks may have been over 40 years old, without the attention of the homeowners.