What components make up a septic system and how do they work? The septic tank, distribution box and field lines all work in unison.

Feb 4, 2011 - Tom Raley

Septic systems that sit idle for lengthy periods of time can be a wolf in sheeps clothing. Here's why, and how to spot potential problems.

Jan 6, 2011 - Mike Bulian

Good care of a septic tank and drainage field involves controlling what goes down the drain, care of system components, and regular inspection and pumping.

Mar 7, 2011 - Rosemary Drisdelle

Septic systems use natural processes to treat gray water and sewage, making household wastewater clean enough to be returned to the environment.

Feb 1, 2011 - Rosemary Drisdelle

Homeowners have a responsibility to maintain and care for individual or onsite septic systems by managing water and product use in the home

Mar 22, 2010 - Valerie Prax

Septic systems are used in rural areas where municipal sewer systems are not available. These systems are regulated by state agencies and there are certain

Jul 22, 2010 - Tom Raley

Medications can be harmful in septic systems. Safely dispose of unwanted medications, protect the septic system, manage systems during high medication use

Jun 7, 2010 - Valerie Prax

Purchasing the proper size septic tank is a major decision. Too small and you waste money on cleaning. Too large and you waste money on the tank.

Jul 22, 2010 - Tom Raley

Certain soils and property types do not allow for a standard septic system. In many of these cases a mound septic system is the right alternative.

Feb 11, 2011 - Tom Raley

If building in an area without a municipal sewer system you will need to install your own septic system. The costs can be substantial.

Jul 29, 2010 - Tom Raley

The U.S. Department of Agriculture reports that 7 million U.S. residents face severe water quality problems. Another million lack basic indoor plumbing.

Jan 19, 2010 - John Anderson

Homeowners can do much to protect and extend the life of individual septic systems by providing maintenance for the septic tank and trench or mound drainfield

Mar 25, 2010 - Valerie Prax

Proper installation on the septic tank is critical to an efficient septic tank system.

Feb 11, 2011 - Tom Raley

The installation of a water meter encourages families to reduce water usage and save money. Find out how a few simple lifestyle changes can reduce a water bill.

Apr 18, 2009 - Asa Ghaffar

Septic System inspection pipes help system function if properly maintained; learn how to locate a septic system with no inspection pipes visible

Jun 7, 2010 - Valerie Prax

Individual onsite septic systems treat wastewater, sending clean water back into the groundwater utilizing three components: plumbing, septic tank, drainfield

Mar 25, 2010 - Valerie Prax

Appropriate landscape plant materials help onsite septic system drainfields and mounds work effectively and efficiently, prevent erosion, protect systems from freezing.

Mar 26, 2010 - Valerie Prax

Individual septic systems need attention in the fall to prevent the system from freezing in winter, including mulch or good grass cover; prevent leaks.

Aug 19, 2010 - Valerie Prax

Proper installation, design and quantity of the septic field lines are essential to the septic system working properly.

Feb 10, 2011 - Tom Raley

A properly working septic system is very nearly maintenance free. The only primary maintenace is the occasional pumping of the tank itself.

Jul 22, 2010 - Tom Raley