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 ...

A septic system isn’t much good if it’s clogged, and once it is clogged, it’ll cost a fair amount to pump it—but using a septic tank treatment every so often can help prevent this. If you don’t ...

Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service, Texas A&M AgriLife Research and the Lampasas River Watershed Partnership will host ...

Q: Marsha, I’m purchasing a home that is on a septic system rather than the public sewer. My home inspector strongly suggests I pay for a septic tank inspection. How do septic systems work? A: Your ...

About 26 million homes in the US are served by septic systems. That’s a lot of real estate, and a lot of financial exposure should something go wrong with your septic system. Since septic system ...

Join the Carlton SWCD on December 11 from 5:30-7:30 p.m. at the Tamarack Sno-Flyers (195 N Main St, Tamarack MN 55787) for a free workshop on protecting your property, your ...

During a flood, septic systems should not be used, the county says. Standing water around a septic system will cause the ground to not absorb wastewater from sinks and toilets, the county says. Septic ...

Keep your septic system running efficiently with the best septic tank treatment. See our shopping considerations and top picks for the home.