Septic tanks are a lot easier to understand than you might think. If you have only ever relied on city water and sewer systems, transitioning to a home with a septic tank might seem a bit overwhelming ...

When you flush, shower or run your garbage disposal, that waste has to go somewhere. For most U.S. homes, it’s taken care of by municipal sewers. But if you happen to be a homeowner living in a rural ...

A good septic system is a miracle of human ingenuity, invisibly processing and purifying household wastewater and returning it to the earth. It’s an efficient, economical solution for households in ...

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Dear James: We have a septic system at our small farmhouse. It would be convenient to add a garbage disposal in the kitchen. Can we use a garbage disposal with a septic system? — Joyce D. Dear Joyce: ...

To treat their wastewater, properties in the United States not connected to a public sewer are required to install a septic system. Called on-site sewage facilities ...

Taking care of your septic system is not complicated and doesn’t have to cost you a lot of money. NOT taking care of your septic, however, could cost you big bucks in the end, as digging up and ...