Some repairs come with risks that aren't obvious at first. Septic systems fall into that category, where mistakes can lead to ...

A septic system isn’t much good if it’s clogged, and once it is clogged, it’ll cost a fair amount to pump it—but using a septic tank treatment every so often can help prevent this. If you don’t ...

Dear James: We have a septic system at our small farmhouse. It would be convenient to add a garbage disposal in the kitchen. Can we use a garbage disposal with a septic system? — Joyce D. Dear Joyce: ...

As a writer for Forbes Home since 2021, Emily specializes in writing about home warranties, solar installations, car transportation and moving companies. With a background in journalism and experience ...

As South Florida faces sea-level rise, flooding and storm surge, officials are working to switch thousands of septic tanks across the region into sewer connections. “Within a number of years they’re ...

BELLA VISTA -- Homeowners seeking to repair an existing septic system or to install a new one in Bella Vista will now have to get septic plumbing permits first. Previously, septic system installation ...

The South Carolina Supreme Court on Dec. 18 paused the proposed development of a new community in Awendaw that would have brought about 200 septic tank-dependent homes across 182 acres on the town’s ...

One way to help stop harmful algae and invasive weeds from mucking up the ailing Wekiwa and Gemini springs is by digging up septic tanks and replacing them with sewer connections. That’s the goal ...