"Don't flush kitty litter," and more quick-but-essential expert tips for keeping keep your septic system running well—and ...

In this guide to septic systems, CR shares a detailed breakdown of the workings of a home septic system, with expert advice ...

Q. What chemicals are bad for a septic tank? Chemicals like oil-based paint, paint thinners, lubricants, gasoline, weed killers, foaming cleaners, and chlorine-based cleaners are bad for a septic ...

After buying a vacant one-acre plot last May, the League City property owner said he discovered a patch of wet, smelly soil.

TANKS ARE NOT PROPERLY FILLED IN. THIS IS A SEPTIC TANK COVERED. NOW, IF YOU LIVE IN JEFFERSON COUNTY, YOU MAY NOT HAVE ONE OF THESE IN YOUR YARD. IN FACT, YOU MIGHT NOT HAVE ONE AT ALL.

The cost of extending the line 1,200 feet to the city boundary to eliminate four of the bad septic systems is between ... he said. Holding tanks, or small stream discharge systems are ...