A Reddit user weighing a home purchase said one part of an otherwise attractive property kept giving them pause: permit ...

Buying or replacing a septic tank is a financial burden that just plain stinks for many homeowners. From start to finish, installing a septic system requires detailed planning, the expertise of a ...

Sure, you probably know a septic system is something located underground that deals with waste. But what else do you know about it? And do you really need to know anything else? If you’re buying a ...

Not all homes are connected to a city’s sewer system. Homes that do not have a direct connection to the city sewer will typically have a septic system. A septic system consists of a buried ...

Septic tank inspections are crucial for any homeowner considering the purchase of a house with a septic system. I will cover the inspection process, identify who should perform it and explain its ...

This is the leach field for a septic system. Septic designers have all sorts of options and can make a septic system work on just about any lot. (Tim Carter/TNS/TNS) Perspective by Tim Carter Do you ...

Septic systems have been around for years now but not everyone is familiar with their existence. This shouldn’t be surprising though as the septic system is basically the unsung hero of sanitation and ...

Every house needs a way to handle wastewater. Septic systems and sewer systems can both accomplish that function. When looking for your next home, it’s important to know which wastewater system house ...

Understanding how your septic system works, knowing when to pump it, and adopting a few simple habits can save you stress and money in the long run. Jacob Mays of A-American Septic, a Rosie on the ...

The leach field ended up taking nearly the whole backyard.