Heavy rainfall and flooding can lead to problems with septic tank backups, meaning sewage can flow back into homes. Officials with the Cape Girardeau County Health Center say there are some things ...

Throughout the Great Lakes region and across the U.S., water systems are aging. In some communities, this means water bills that residents can’t afford or water that’s unsafe to drink. It means that ...

Homeowners in southeastern Monroe County who have septic system problems might be eligible for $100-$150 to help as part of a cost-share program through Lake Monroe Community Action Initiative. It's a ...

Many homes in our community rely on septic systems rather than municipal sewer connections, especially in Golden Hills. These ...

In rural, coastal areas, rising groundwater is flooding people's properties from underneath, causing septic tanks to fail. States are responding, but it could be a losing battle in some places. Sixty ...

Mike and Amanda Anderson live in a nice home along a busy street, just north of Westerville. Their family of five can walk a short path from their backyard to Hoover Reservoir, one of Columbus' main ...

Editor's note: This story originally stated that participants must attend a virtual workshop. Participants are encouraged to attend but can participate if they do not. Homeowners in southeastern ...

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, ...

As a writer for Forbes Home since 2021, Emily specializes in writing about home warranties, solar installations, car transportation and moving companies. With a background in journalism and experience ...

As Susan Daly closed in on purchasing her next home earlier this summer — a cottage on a hill built in the 1920s in Oakland County's Highland Township — a home inspector's discovery of an unusual pipe ...

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