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 ...

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 ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. 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 ...

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 ...

Having a septic system is a necessity and can be unsightly with aboveground pipes, risers, ventilation systems, or large mounds. However, homeowners can carefully landscape around these problem items.

Toilet paper is a convenient product used in most households. While those connected to municipal wastewater systems can generally flush without much thought, if you have a septic system, it's ...

MOUNT PLEASANT — The town's water utility is rolling out a new program for homeowners on septic systems in 2025 with a special offer for the first 50 customers who take advantage of it. Mount Pleasant ...

In 2004, health officials worked to change septic regulations after determining that the county’s large amount of surface ...