Buying or replacing a septic tank is a financial problem that for many homeowners can kind of stink, in more ways than one. From start to finish, installing a septic system requires detailed planning, ...

Highlights On average, the cost to clean a septic tank ranges between $250 to $550, with a national average cost of $400. Septic tank cleaning costs are made up of several factors, some of which are ...

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Homeowners with septic tanks know how important they are for waste filtration and a functioning plumbing system— and having your septic tank cleaned every three to five years will help prevent the ...

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

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Editor's note: This story is offered for free as a public service to our readers. In places like Lowndes County, where just 20% of residents have reliable sewage systems, people find alternatives. If ...

The writing is on the water: Outdated septic tank policies and regulatory inaction cost our coastal communities money, threaten our health and leave our waterways polluted. When septic tanks overflow ...

If you have a house with a septic system, you may understand some of the signs that signal you need your septic tank pumped, but not much else. Misconceptions about septic systems abound, and if ...