Septic systems, which allow landowners to build homes without sewer connections, are a crucial feat of engineering for more remote communities in the Lowcountry. They can also backfire. Septic tanks ...

Q: Marsha, I’m purchasing a home that is on a septic system rather than the public sewer. My home inspector strongly suggests I pay for a septic tank inspection. How do septic systems work? A: Your ...

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – The city of Jacksonville working to replace old septic tank systems that can cause environmental issues. News4JAX went to several neighborhoods on Thursday where the city is doing ...

The county Department of Public Works is hiring a consultant to prioritize “problem areas” most in need of septic-to-sewer conversion to lower nitrogen levels in the watershed. The consultant will ...

PORT ANGELES — Clallam County property owners who have their septic systems professionally located and inspected could be eligible for $100 rebates. The Clallam County Health and Human Services ...

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. Previously, septic system installation ...

While Santa Rosa County struggles with efforts to incentivize homeowners to give up their septic tanks in favor of sewer service, the city of Gulf Breeze is working toward a goal of eliminating all ...

Compare plans tailored to your home & budget. Maybe the most dreaded of home system breakdowns is the septic system. A malfunction can, at best, prevent your toilets from flushing — at the very worst, ...

Leon County just received $2.2 million from the Florida Department of Environmental Protection to upgrade conventional septic systems to advanced treatment. Homeowners in the Springs Protection zones ...