Key Takeaways Mountain terrain and rocky soils present significant challenges for septic installation and maintenance. Proper design and professional support are essential for reliable wastewater ...

What’s the problem with septic tanks? The short answer is that, in most soil conditions, there is no problem for properly designed, installed and maintained septic systems. The EPA determined in 1999 ...

New state regulations for septic systems will bring sweeping changes for homeowners and county environmental regulators alike. The problem -- no one knows yet exactly what those regulations will say ...

Humanure composting is an adventure. There’s the buckets of waste and sawdust to take out every few days, no excuses. There’s the three or more compost bins to build and finding sources of sawdust.

Which septic tank treatment is best? Many homes, especially in rural areas, use a septic system for managing wastewater. To ensure trouble-free use, a septic tank does require regular inspection and ...

Because BAT septic systems are costly — as much as $10,000 to $20,000 more than a standard septic system — and rural counties have been complaining for years about how the rules have deterred growth.

Q. I've heard all kinds of advice about septic tank pumping and am more than flummoxed. Some of my neighbors have never done it and others say it needs to be done frequently. When should you pump a ...