Over the past 40 years as a county health environmental specialist, a common question I receive from pond and lakefront owners is, “Does my septic system impact the pond?” ...

Real estate investor Manny Reyna shares all of the unexpected costs that came with setting up a tiny home, including how much ...

Maintaining rural household infrastructure requires vigilance and care to ensure a seamless lifestyle. Ignoring essential systems can lead to significant disruptions, impacting daily routines.

A new law regulating septic systems will curb pollution caused by a lack of natural filtration into freshwater bodies, advocates say.

Montana's western U.S. congressional representative filed 15 funding requests through Congress on Tuesday worth $64 million ...

Heath: We have 2 to 3 pendants over the middle ... let's review how septic systems work. The design of a conventional septic system is pretty simple. It starts with a tank that has two chambers.

Hundreds of thousands of septic ... septic system problems. The health department can assist with operation, maintenance and design questions. Do: Learn the location of your septic tank, drain ...

Some keywords and phrases: Main line: The underground pipe that connects the plumbing system in your home to the septic tank outside. Sinks, bathtubs, showers, and toilets all drain into the ...

We didn’t have a septic tank. Our place was built in 1919,” Michigan Senator Joe Bellino said. “If we had an inspection program in the state, that would be a means to locate these systems ...

Barker said it would cost $1.19 billion to retrofit all existing conventional septic tanks to the upgraded nutrient-reducing systems. Alternatively, it would cost $2.3 billion to $3 billion to ...