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

Solids like these can cause clogs in your septic system. Don’t discharge a sump pump into your waste line. Excess water can ...

Cobb & Douglas Public Health initiated a project to help low-income households maintain their septic systems through ...

For two years, we've been following the story of residents in a Martin County neighborhood concerned about the high cost of a ...

“A septic system is a way for households to deal with ... based on the number of bedrooms in the house,” said Chris Klawuhn, environmental health services director for the Saginaw County ...

When PFAS began showing up in Cadillac residents’ well water, industrial polluters were a prime suspect. But state ...

Don’t ignore leaks inside the house. Fix them when you spot them. A running toilet or dripping sink can fail a system within a matter of days, says Pratt. Do learn the location of your septic ...