Septic systems are designed to break down organic waste from the home, separating the waste into liquids and solids. While the solid sludge that forms in the bottom of the tank needs to be pumped out ...

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 ...

Not all homes are connected to a city’s sewer system. It’s important to know whether or not yours is connected. Homes that do not have a direct connection will typically have a septic system. A septic ...

Highlights On average, the cost to clean a septic tank ranges between $250 to $550, with a national average cost of $400. Septic tank cleaning costs are made up of several factors, some of which are ...

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 ...

Reader question: We are home buyers who want to check out a well and septic system. We know nothing about them. We have city sewer and water now, so we have no responsibility beyond using them. Are ...

“Septic system problems are frustrating and expensive, and most homeowners don’t know where the problem lies,” says Alan Rein, the developer of the product and VP of Operations at Dr. Pooper. “With ...

An onsite wastewater treatment system, more commonly known as a septic system, consists of an intentionally designed chamber with inlets and outlets, utilizing settling and anaerobic bacteria to ...

FARGO - Rural residents in Cass County and the region should monitor their septic systems for signs of freezing lines, tanks and drain fields as deep cold has arrived without the usual snow cover for ...