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 ...

PORTLAND, Oregon — Portland has seen more than 5.5 inches of rain since the beginning of the month, causing overflowing rivers, streams and septic tanks in the more rural parts of the metro. "Yeah, ...

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A break in the rains allows the Alljoy neighborhood to dry out but overgrown ditches along Ulmer Road, meant to carry stormwater away from the low lying area, remain stagnate and near capacity as seen ...

Not all toilet paper is septic-safe. Learn about the types that can cause clogs and water backups, and discover alternatives ...

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Some neighbors in North Jacksonville are still dealing with flooding after days of rain. And for one homeowner, all the water has flooded her septic tank, pushing the sewage out.

DADEVILLE, Ala. - Dozens of families living on property owned by Alabama Power in Tallapoosa County have been given six months to find new places to live. Alabama Power is closing Pleasure Point Park ...

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 ...

The bright-yellow truck of Busy B Septic Cleaning pulled into the driveway of Alex Tweet out in Baderville. Walking across the muddy ground to the septic system behind Tweet’s house, Busy B co-owner ...

The homeowners who live along Pleasant View Drive in Tusculum having been having problems with their septic systems for years but lately those issues have taken a turn for the worse. A normal septic ...

When you flush, shower or run your garbage disposal, that waste has to go somewhere. For most U.S. homes, it’s taken care of by municipal sewers. But if you happen to be a homeowner living in a rural ...