Barnstable’s health board will review a proposal that could change septic rules near sensitive waters. What could it mean for some property owners?

Septic systems and private wells are an essential part of La Plata County’s rural infrastructure. Many of our residents rely on private wells for drinking water and septic systems to manage household ...

Tree roots do not wait decades to cause trouble for your septic line. Given moisture, nutrients, and even a small opening, ...

The Southern Nevada District Board of Health will conduct a special meeting on March 11 after recent public feedback from ...

Marin County is updating the way it inspects and permits on-site septic systems. On Thursday, the public is invited to a West ...

A septic tank can cost thousands of dollars, but there are some ways to save money. Some or all of the mortgage lenders featured on our site are advertising partners of NerdWallet, but this does not ...

I’m about to share an incredible story about Jennifer’s new $20,000 septic tank that failed in the first year. You may not care about septic tanks, but this column may save you tens of thousands of ...

A call to extend the grants for replacing wastewater treatment systems in rural areas was approved by members of Mayo County ...

Failing septic systems threaten lakes and groundwater, but Michigan remains the only state without uniform regulations.

The Southern Nevada Health District Board of Health has dropped its plan to raise septic tank permit costs after months of public backlash.

HomeServe USA reports chemotherapy can harm septic systems by affecting beneficial bacteria, leading to clogs and backups. Regular tank pumping and bacterial additives can help mitigate risks.

As Susan Daly closed in on purchasing her next home earlier this summer — a cottage on a hill built in the 1920s in Oakland County's Highland Township — a home inspector's discovery of an unusual pipe ...