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 ...

An alternative solution to a septic problem was presented to supervisors during their October 1 meeting. Sewer Enforcement Officer John Belles, property owner Barry Andrew and his engineer labored for ...

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 ...

Some are asking the question, are the septic tanks in our yards making the algae problem in our waterways worse? Scientists say leaking septic tanks aren’t the sole cause of the algae, but do ...

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 ...

HAINES FALLS-The owner of property in Haines Falls said the buildings on his land never had a septic problem that allegedly impacted the restaurant next door, and that the two structures on it were ...

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 ...

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 ...