A septic system sounds straightforward—you install the tank, run the lines, and call it a day. But most of the regrets ...

Many people were raised in homes that utilized a conventional septic system. A conventional or standard system is one that uses rock and perforated pipe, leaching chambers or multi-pipe systems and is ...

Having a septic system is a necessity and can be unsightly with aboveground pipes, risers, ventilation systems, or large mounds. However, homeowners can carefully landscape around these problem items.

Q: I’ve heard that tossing a whole, dead chicken into my septic tank lessens the need to have the tank pumped because the bacterial action created by the rotting carcass is effective at breaking down ...

Lorain County commissioners heard further details about the new septic system program Jan. 19 from the Lorain County Public Health commissioner. Mark Adams, commissioner of Lorain County Public Health ...