SEPTIC tanks connected directly to watercourses, inadequate percolation areas and sludge build-up are among the most common problems with septic waste systems in Ireland, according to one leading ...

Replacing a septic tank usually costs between $3,000 and $12,000, depending on the type of tank your home needs, the size of your house and the cost of installation. Because of these factors, septic ...

GRANBY— The Board of Health will hold a public hearing Tuesday on its septic system regulations, which are more stringent than state’s, including limiting percolation tests to the months of March or ...

As a writer for Forbes Home since 2021, Emily specializes in writing about home warranties, solar installations, car transportation and moving companies. With a background in journalism and experience ...

My wife and I are hoping to buy a house in the next year or two and have attended a few viewings. We have many questions, but one thing we’re completely in the dark about is septic tanks. Is it a good ...

More than half of 1,400 domestic septic tanks inspected by local authorities last year failed to meet the required standard. The Environmental Protection Agency said this is a real concern because ...

Q What can I do about the clogged leaching lines in my 38-year-old septic system? There’s some pooling of sewage on the surface of the ground. Septic systems work by pre-digesting sewage in an ...

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