Lint, bits of fabric, facial tissue and even the occasional sock can sneak through your washer's drain hose and cause trouble ... and the bacteria won't interfere with the bacteria in your septic ...

With proper septic tank maintenance, you can have an efficient and effective wastewater management system of your own for decades without relying on a municipal treatment system. Keeping your ...

A septic tank should be pumped regularly, or else it can cause your home’s entire wastewater system to back up. However, the septic tank can be difficult to spot if you don’t know where it was ...

Your septic system will not be ... which aren’t biodegradable and can clog up the system and burn out a pump if your system ...

There’s a new state fund available to help low-income homeowners repair failing septic systems. The New Mexico Environment Department Wednesday launched the Liquid Waste Assistance Fund ...

When your septic system is functioning smoothly, it’s often overlooked, but a septic system failure could be detrimental to your home and finances. By obtaining a septic warranty, homeowners can ...

Yucca Valley property owners who aren't complying with a ban on septic tanks are beginning to feel the hammer from state enforcers, who want an aquifer that supplies drinking water for the rural ...

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The town of Warrenton recently launched a septic assistance program, a new initiative providing financial support to eligible ...

Septic vs. municipal wastewater systems Septic systems provide wastewater treatment to homes in areas without municipal treatment facilities, such as rural and unincorporated communities.

Cleaning and ensuring your home maintence is up to your standards can be challenging and time-consuming, especially if you have a busy household. However, the truth is that tasks like lawn care ...

In this Complete Protection Home Warranty review, we’ll examine costs, plans and why its service might be the right choice ...