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 ...

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About 26 million homes in the US are served by septic systems. That’s a lot of real estate, and a lot of financial exposure should something go wrong with your septic system. Since septic system ...

Troy Cooper talks about the smell of sewage the way a sommelier describes the aroma of a fine wine. “On a treatment plant like this that is aerated, you should have more of an earthy — in a way, a bit ...

Increasing sea levels and more intense storms may result in rising groundwater levels in coastal towns and cities, possibly leading to sewage tanks leaking into homes. Coastal communities often have ...