Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. 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 ...

To treat their wastewater, properties in the United States not connected to a public sewer are required to install a septic system. Called on-site sewage facilities ...

Septic systems and private wells are an essential part of La Plata County’s rural infrastructure. Many of our residents rely on private wells for drinking water and septic systems to manage household ...

Contamination from failing septic tanks for roughly 50 years has been well-documented as a contributor of pollution in the Flathead Basin. The key to addressing the pervasive issue likely lies in ...

Not all homes are connected to a city’s sewer system. Homes that do not have a direct connection to the city sewer will typically have a septic system. A septic system consists of a buried ...

DES MOINES — All homes and buildings using septic systems must pass an inspection prior to finalizing a sale, with very few exceptions, due to a new law which goes into effect July 1. “Over time, ...

Changes to septic regulations in Flathead County, including the use of gravity septic systems, will be up for a vote on ...

The comprehensive plan developed by Greenville County in 2020 called for limiting new private septic systems due to environmental concerns and to encourage development around existing or proposed ...

A new fee for thousands of Clark County homeowners with septic systems is no longer a part of proposed regulations. After about 1,000 people showed up to an outreach meeting this week in Las Vegas to ...