Avoid a mess and keep your septic tank in top shape with regular maintenance.

McLean County Health Department officials are promoting Septic Smart Week to encourage homeowners to perform routine ...

The design and size of a septic system can vary widely, from within your neighborhood to across the country, due to a combination of factors. These factors include household size, soil type, site ...

You don't need to worry about your septic tank very often. But you're in for a rude awakening if that means you can ignore it ...

There are challenges across the country due to improperly maintained or failing septic systems for many homeowners, local environmental groups, county health departments and local governments. EPA’s ...

Do you wonder how septic systems work? I never gave it much thought in all the years I lived in Cincinnati. Every house I lived in was connected to a municipal sewer line. Just about every house I ...

Q: Some garbage disposals are advertised as suitable for homes with septic systems. Is it smart to install one? A: You can if you want to, but plan to have your septic tank pumped — or at least ...

Bleach is safe for a septic system in the amounts a normal household actually uses. It takes something in the neighborhood of ...

Cesspool and septic tank get used interchangeably sometimes, but they’re not the same thing. A cesspool is essentially just a pit that holds wastewater with minimal treatment, a technology largely ...