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 ...

Outer Banks Voice Although little action on rules took place at the North Carolina Coastal Resources Commission (CRC) meeting on Feb. 25 and 26, two issues directly related to the ...

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 ...

A landlord got bad advice about a septic system and now wants to recoup money spent. A real estate attorney gives advice on ...

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 is the only state in the nation that doesn’t have a uniform septic code, which leaves local governments to come up with their own septic ordinances to keep fecal bacteria from septic tanks ...

Cape Cod homeowners are being warned to clean up their act. It’s the latest attempt to fix widespread wastewater contamination. Proposed regulations may soon give Cape towns an ultimatum: implement a ...

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 ...

Editor's note: This story originally stated that participants must attend a virtual workshop. Participants are encouraged to attend but can participate if they do not. Homeowners in southeastern ...

Homeowners in southeastern Monroe County who have septic system problems might be eligible for $100-$150 to help as part of a cost-share program through Lake Monroe Community Action Initiative. It's a ...