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 ...

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 ...

If you have lived and grown up in an area with town sewerage, you might not even know what an onsite septic system is. When you buy that much-coveted house in the country, you might find yourself ...

Having spent 30+ years in residential construction, contracting, remodeling, maintenance and home repair, Deane now contributes DIY, informational and financial content as a freelance writer and ...

Millions of Canadians rely on septic systems to deal with household wastewater, but few homeowners understand how they work. This leads to two problems: mistakes made in managing a septic system, and ...

Do you want to avoid costly repairs to your on-lot septic system? About one-third of all Pennsylvania residents rely on a septic system to treat household waste. Pennsylvania regulations require ...