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 ...

An alternative solution to a septic problem was presented to supervisors during their October 1 meeting. Sewer Enforcement Officer John Belles, property owner Barry Andrew and his engineer labored for ...

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 ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Rising seas are causing septic systems across the South to fail, leading to public health concerns and costly repairs for ...

LODI TWP., MI — These numbers are getting in the way of an Ann Arbor family selling their home: Number Two and $115,000. In ...

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 ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Nitrogen pollution from improperly treated wastewater is pushing Cape Cod’s waters to the brink of ecological disaster. This ...

Cape Cod homeowners are being warned to clean up their act. It’s the latest attempt to fix widespread wastewater contamination. Proposed regulations may soon give Cape towns an ultimatum: implement a ...