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 ...

I HAVE BEEN a plumber for 30-plus years in Darke County, Ohio, and I have pumped septic tanks for the last 25 years. I have all six state of Ohio licenses and believe that we are liable to follow the ...

The county Department of Public Works is hiring a consultant to prioritize “problem areas” most in need of septic-to-sewer conversion to lower nitrogen levels in the watershed. The consultant will ...

This trench was dug to help alleviate rainwater issues in the yard of Roosevelt Jones, whose septic system has increasingly failed at his Suffolk, Va., home. (Kristen Zeis for The Washington Post) ...

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

Mounting concern over leaking and unsafe septic systems in Washington County could lead to government financial incentives for property owners to make repairs. But that will depend on possible state ...

An unexpected and unwelcomed hassle for many homeowners during the pandemic have been septic system issues. "We have worked non-stop, our team hasn't had any breaks since the pandemic started," said ...