A failing drain field — not a full tank — is the most expensive septic problem sellers encounter, with replacement costs reaching $30,000 or more. Inspectors rely heavily on visual cues like surface ...

Throughout the Great Lakes region and across the U.S., water systems are aging. In some communities, this means water bills that residents can’t afford or water that’s unsafe to drink. It means that ...

Toilet paper choice matters greatly for those with septic systems. Unlike homes connected to municipal wastewater services, where almost any toilet paper can be flushed, septic systems require ...

Heavy rainfall and flooding can lead to problems with septic tank backups, meaning sewage can flow back into homes. Officials with the Cape Girardeau County Health Center say there are some things ...

LODI TWP., MI — These numbers are getting in the way of an Ann Arbor family selling their home: Number Two and $115,000. In ...

If you’re buying rural property in Pennsylvania, inspecting the septic system is a must. Problems can stay hidden underground until they become a $30,000 emergency, threatening both your wallet and ...

HALFMOON – Twenty-six people at a Halfmoon apartment complex have been forced out of their homes after a septic system problem. The people live at Duke’s Grove on Hudson River Road. The septic system ...

BEAUMONT, Texas — A family near Beaumont are pleading to have their septic tank fixed after two years of it being broken. The Lopez family lives off highway 90, just west of Beaumont. Their home was ...

Q: I have a friend who purchased a home in 2019. He bought the home even though the home inspection found the property had a bad septic system. Are the sellers responsible to fix/replace it? How long ...

It’s easy to forget about the important, behind-the-scenes systems that keep your home in working order, and the most unsung hero of them all may be your septic system. You may be inclined to lose ...