After months of discussion, the Flathead City-County Health Board accepted changes to the county's septic regulation and ...

Changes to septic regulations in Flathead County, including the use of gravity septic systems, will be up for a vote on ...

Contamination from failing septic tanks for roughly 50 years has been well-documented as a contributor of pollution in the Flathead Basin. The key to addressing the pervasive issue likely lies in ...

To treat their wastewater, properties in the United States not connected to a public sewer are required to install a septic system. Called on-site sewage facilities ...

A good septic system is a miracle of human ingenuity, invisibly processing and purifying household wastewater and returning it to the earth. It’s an efficient, economical solution for households in ...

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 ...

For many people who live on a lake a sewer system is not available. They rely on Individual Sewage Treatment Systems, commonly called septic systems, to treat and disperse waste and recycle water. A ...

The comprehensive plan developed by Greenville County in 2020 called for limiting new private septic systems due to environmental concerns and to encourage development around existing or proposed ...

As South Florida faces sea-level rise, flooding and storm surge, officials are working to switch thousands of septic tanks across the region into sewer connections. “Within a number of years they’re ...

The Cocoa City Council voted 3-1 to advance a plan that would connect 88 homes on Indian River Drive to the city's sewer system. The project aims to reduce pollution in the Indian River Lagoon, as ...