Should the slow drain migrate into a sewage backup when you have a septic system, homeowners may be caught off guard by the seriousness of the problem and the major cost of repairs. Plumbers may ...

As more septic systems fail, said Allison Reilly, a University of Maryland civil and environmental engineering professor, the consequences will become more widespread, disproportionately harming ...

LINCOLNVILLE — One of Charleston County's oldest and smallest towns has struggled with failing septic systems and the expensive challenge of getting homes connected to the sewer system. It's a ...

Stacey Armstrong Smith with the Watershed Committee of the Ozarks said you’d be able to learn about septic systems, maintenance tips to extend the life of your septic system, and current pump ...

Even properly installed and maintained septic systems have a life expectancy of between 15 and 30 years depending on site conditions. Fathead County as of 2020 had an estimated 30,000 septic tanks.