A septic system can sometimes behave as though something has gone terribly wrong, when the fix is surprisingly simple.

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 ...

Avoid a mess and keep your septic tank in top shape with regular maintenance.

Choosing septic-safe toilet paper is crucial for preventing clogs and maintaining septic system efficiency. Some toilet papers contain chemicals that can harm the beneficial bacteria essential for ...

Septic tanks are silently spewing filth into a creek on James Island, where the $12 million set aside for sewer lines may not solve the problem. In Berkeley County, fetid water is rising to the ...

Fast-rising seas could swamp septic systems in parts of the South A playground at Little River Pocket Park is flooded with water from the Little River, a Miami canal where researchers have measured ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Nitrogen pollution from improperly treated wastewater is pushing Cape Cod's waters to the brink of ecological disaster. This ...