He invented a system of waste disposal that ran clay pipes from his home to a concrete tank outside. In 1881, Mouras obtained a patent for his system, and by 1883, septic systems arrived in the United ...

Just knowing the ins and outs of a septic system can save you a lot of money in the long run. But how do septic tanks work?

Without enough good bacteria, the entire septic system can become ineffective. It helps to understand how a typical septic system works. There are two basic components: the tank and the drainfield.

During the program, resource professionals with Geauga Public Health will discuss how a home septic system works, how to maintain a home sewage treatment system, and what to do when it appears to ...

The state Senate is proposing to triple the tax credit for homeowners facing septic system replacements and upgrades. What does it mean to the Cape?

In this guide to septic systems, CR shares a detailed breakdown of the workings of a home septic system, with expert advice on costs, maintenance, and more.

What Is a Septic Distribution System (D-Box), and How Does It Work? Septic systems are complex and important, and they contain several crucial components.

"Don't flush kitty litter," and more quick-but-essential expert tips for keeping keep your septic system running well—and saving your home from disaster.

BELLA VISTA -- Homeowners seeking to repair an existing septic system or to install a new one in Bella Vista will now have to get septic plumbing permits first.

42,000 St. Tammany structures rely on septic systems. Half of them don't work properly. Proposed ordinance would require regular inspections for the on-site sewage treatment systems across the parish.