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How Do Septic Tanks Work?

Just knowing the ins and outs of a septic system can save you a lot of money in the long run. But how do septic tanks work?
As the state ramps up pressure to reduce nitrogen pollution in the region's estuaries and embayments, Cape Cod homeowners, who face expensive septic system replacements or upgrades, could have some ...
Q: Marsha, I’m purchasing a home that is on a septic system rather than the public sewer. My home inspector strongly suggests I pay for a septic tank inspection. How do septic systems work? A: Your ...
SepticSmart Week serves as a great reminder for homeowners to check their on-site septic systems. In Washington, about ...
Compare plans tailored to your home & budget. Maybe the most dreaded of home system breakdowns is the septic system. A malfunction can, at best, prevent your toilets from flushing — at the very worst, ...
BELLA VISTA -- Homeowners seeking to repair an existing septic system or to install a new one in Bella Vista will now have to get septic plumbing permits first. Previously, septic system installation ...
Q What can I do about the clogged leaching lines in my 38-year-old septic system? There’s some pooling of sewage on the surface of the ground. A Conventional wisdom from septic professionals says that ...
The park pays roughly $300,000 annually to maintain the portable toilets at the Temple of Sinawava and pump the septic tank ...
Sewage is being discharged on an island sanctuary for rare birds. Coquet Island, off the coast of Northumberland, is home to ...