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 ...

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Flooded rural homeowners may have to deal with septic tank problems. Aaron Johnson of the Custer Health District gave a few pointers this week at the Burleigh County Commission meeting through ...

If he can find an audience, Jeremy Johnston could be talking soon to people around Clay County’s Doctors Lake about using state money to help replace their septic tanks with sewer lines. Before ...

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

Throughout the Great Lakes region and across the U.S., water systems are aging. In some communities, this means water bills that residents can’t afford or water that’s unsafe to drink. It means that ...

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 ...

Buyers who have never lived in a home with a septic system don't realize how costly they can be to repair. Dear Mr. Myers: We purchased a home in a rural area and had the property inspected before the ...

Legislation that would require regular septic tank inspections began moving in the Florida House on Tuesday as lawmakers work to address water quality problems that contributed to last year’s ...

DEAR MR. MYERS: We purchased a home in a rural area and had the property inspected before the sale closed. The inspector gave the property high marks, but we started having problems with the septic ...