Though much of your septic system sits out of sight and out of mind beneath the surface of the yard, not all of it is concealed below ground. Septic systems have visible manhole-like covers and vent ...

Septic systems are designed to break down organic waste from the home, separating the waste into liquids and solids. While the solid sludge that forms in the bottom of the tank needs to be pumped out ...

Q.: We would like to construct a garden with a fishpond beyond the deck, but this is also the area where our septic field is located. I would like to add some plants with shallow root systems, as not ...

Ginny Bartolone began writing DIY and home improvement guides nearly 10 years ago, covering everything from energy-efficient appliances to cracked foundations. Whether she's compiling cost information ...

The sound of gurgling emanating from the toilet is like a death knell for a septic system. Once that gurgling is heard the toilet may or may not flush for a few more days, said Kevin Burns, owner of ...

Q: We found out a couple of months ago that the leach field of our septic system has failed. The field is on our neighbor's property. It was our neighbor who turned us in to the local code enforcer. A ...

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I was once asked to describe the difference between urban and rural. Simple, I said: It’s septic systems. If you’re connected to a wastewater treatment plant then you’re a city person, no matter how ...

HOLIDAY, Fla. — A Pasco County couple feels trapped by their own waste after buying a house in Holiday. Their home is on a tidal lagoon with a septic system and no more room for drainage — but the ...