A failing drain field — not a full tank — is the most expensive septic problem sellers encounter, with replacement costs reaching $30,000 or more. Inspectors rely heavily on visual cues like surface ...

Toilet paper choice matters greatly for those with septic systems. Unlike homes connected to municipal wastewater services, where almost any toilet paper can be flushed, septic systems require ...

Heavy rainfall and flooding can lead to problems with septic tank backups, meaning sewage can flow back into homes. Officials with the Cape Girardeau County Health Center say there are some things ...

This Portage County Company Is Changing That. It’s not right that people have to pay to have their tank pumped out more ...

Toilet paper is a convenient product used in most households. While those connected to municipal wastewater systems can generally flush without much thought, if you have a septic system, it's ...

If you’re buying rural property in Pennsylvania, inspecting the septic system is a must. Problems can stay hidden underground until they become a $30,000 emergency, threatening both your wallet and ...

HALFMOON – Twenty-six people at a Halfmoon apartment complex have been forced out of their homes after a septic system problem. The people live at Duke’s Grove on Hudson River Road. The septic system ...

Editor's note: This story originally stated that participants must attend a virtual workshop. Participants are encouraged to attend but can participate if they do not. Homeowners in southeastern ...