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

This is the leach field for a septic system. Septic designers have all sorts of options and can make a septic system work on just about any lot. (Tim Carter/TNS/TNS) Perspective by Tim Carter Do you ...

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

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 ...

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

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

For many people who live on a lake a sewer system is not available. They rely on Individual Sewage Treatment Systems, commonly called septic systems, to treat and disperse waste and recycle water. A ...

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.

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.

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