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 ...

The writing is on the water: Outdated septic tank policies and regulatory inaction cost our coastal communities money, threaten our health and leave our waterways polluted. When septic tanks overflow ...

ST. PAUL -- Freezing problems with septic systems may be more common this year because a lack of snow cover across Minnesota exposes existing system inadequacies as temperatures dip lower. Snow serves ...

Most homeowners don't think about what happens after they flush the toilet or drain the sink. But when septic systems fail, it becomes an urgent priority that demands immediate attention and expertise ...

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 ...

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

The Environmental Protection Agency has reported that almost six out of every ten domestic septic tanks failed inspection ...

Almost two thirds of Irish septic tanks failed inspections in 2025. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has today (Tuesday, May 19) released the report on Domestic Waste Wat ...

Whether you have a septic system or are buying a house with one, know that whatever you flush or pour down the drain can come back to haunt you, either in major repair expenses or in simple ...

If you live in a rural area, chances are you’re familiar with the use and maintenance of a septic system. They are an ...

Faulty septic tanks pose a risk to human health through the contamination of drinking water wells and can also cause ...