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 ...
Some repairs come with risks that aren't obvious at first. Septic systems fall into that category, where mistakes can lead to ...
Q: Marsha, I’m purchasing a home that is on a septic system rather than the public sewer. My home inspector strongly suggests I pay for a septic tank inspection. How do septic systems work? A: Your ...
Researchers at Stony Brook University develop a less expensive septic system retrofit to reduce nitrogen pollution in Suffolk ...
A hatch to a septic system spreading underground hides under a blanket of snow. (Photo: Donna Kallner) One day last summer when I was working the U.S. Census, I visited a cluster of homes on a narrow ...
AgriLife Extension will host a septic system clinic for residents in the Joe Pool Lake and Village Creek-Lake Arlington ...
On Tuesday, Brevard County Commission approved more financial help for those Florida is forcing to have cleaner septic tank ...
Not all toilet paper is septic-safe. Learn about the types that can cause clogs and water backups, and discover alternatives ...
Highlights On average, the cost to clean a septic tank ranges between $250 to $550, with a national average cost of $400. Septic tank cleaning costs are made up of several factors, some of which are ...
Modern engineered septic systems, when properly designed and maintained, can be a viable alternative to centralized sewer ...
Brionna is a writer specializing in home improvement, construction, and real estate topics. She leverages her background as a civil engineer and interior decorator as well as her love for ...
About 26 million homes in the US are served by septic systems. That’s a lot of real estate, and a lot of financial exposure should something go wrong with your septic system. Since septic system ...