The primary reason septic systems fail prematurely is the migration of fine solids and grease into the drainfield. Once these solids enter the soil treatment area, they clog the soil pores, creating a ...

According to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s website, epa.gov, one in five houses in our nation have septic systems. You may be looking to purchase one of them or add to that number by ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. If your home isn't hooked up to a municipal sewer system, your alternative is a septic system, which includes a container buried ...

Learn homesteader septic system basics needed to maintain your property’s waste processor. Adapted from The Septic System Owner’s Manual. David Hayward came home one summer day to find brown, swampy ...

A failed septic inspection can cost sellers far more than they expect.

Having a septic system is a necessity and can be unsightly with aboveground pipes, risers, ventilation systems, or large mounds. However, homeowners can carefully landscape around these problem items.

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: ...

Every spring, as the snowpack retreats and the trails start to dry, a less-visible process is underway beneath yards and ...