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 ...

Throughout the Great Lakes region and across the U.S., water systems are aging. In some communities, this means water bills that residents can’t afford or water that’s unsafe to drink. It means that ...

The Connecticut Green Bank now offers low-interest loans for homeowners needing to repair septic systems. Image courtesy of Connecticut Green ...

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Nov. 13—ALEXANDRIA — In September 2022, raw sewage was found flowing into Pipe Creek outside the city limits. The Indiana Department of Environmental Management fined Madison County $1,700, and the ...

The North Carolina Coastal Resources Commission is holding off on amendments to oceanfront septic tank rules to give the state's environmental and health departments time to collaborate on the ...

Editor's note: This story originally stated that participants must attend a virtual workshop. Participants are encouraged to attend but can participate if they do not. Homeowners in southeastern ...

A landlord got bad advice about a septic system and now wants to recoup money spent. A real estate attorney gives advice on ...

Lufkin attorney Mike Love, who said he owns the lien on the property but is not its owner, said he paid several thousand dollars for the system to end the "misreporting in the Lufkin Daily News" about ...

Homeowners in southeastern Monroe County who have septic system problems might be eligible for $100-$150 to help as part of a cost-share program through Lake Monroe Community Action Initiative. It's a ...

If you have a septic system rather than municipal sewer services, you know how important it is to properly maintain the tank and any plumbing associated with it. It can also be useful to know if and ...