People don’t like to talk about sewage. But no matter how much we would like to avoid it, the truth is that sewage treatment is the foundation of a city’s health and well-being. There are a lot of ...

Conceived as a low-cost, low-tech means of disposing toilet waste in rural communities without sewers, septic systems have become a leading cause of the toxic algae blooms that, like a rainbow cloak, ...

Having spent 30+ years in residential construction, contracting, remodeling, maintenance and home repair, Deane now contributes DIY, informational and financial content as a freelance writer and ...

Septic systems — typically an underground tank to trap toilet waste and perforated piping to let the liquid percolate into the soil — are used by nearly one in five American households and countless ...

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 ...

One of the most important and challenging responsibilities of local government is to plan for orderly growth and development with the goal of creating a vibrant, livable community. Change can come ...

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, ...

MICHIGAN (WNEM) - Nearly 1.5 million homes in Michigan have a septic system. They are underground, out of sight, and most likely out of mind. These systems are important and costly. If they’re not ...