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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Retirees Sandra and George Stewart began building their forever home in 1977, in a neighborhood off of Sahara Avenue and Jones Boulevard. They have lived there ever since. George Stewart, a Vietnam ...

For many residents and visitors alike, the State of Michigan conjures images of abundant fresh water and sprawling Great ...

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 ...

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