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 ...

Before Deborah Leonard finally replaced her septic tank, it was 100 years old and causing a flood of problems. “It was leaking back into my pump house,” Leonard says. “And water standing, sewage ...

Some repairs come with risks that aren't obvious at first. Septic systems fall into that category, where mistakes can lead to ...

(WSVN) - Now here is an unusual one. Your septic system breaks, but you can’t repair it because a city water line runs through your yard. Are you stuck with a house with no toilets? Maybe not, if you ...

A break in the rains allows the Alljoy neighborhood to dry out but overgrown ditches along Ulmer Road, meant to carry stormwater away from the low lying area, remain stagnate and near capacity as seen ...

LEXINGTON COUNTY, S.C. (WIS) - Lexington County officials announced this week that funding may be available to fix or replace residents’ septic systems in the Congaree Creek Watershed. The county said ...

A renter in Lake County said her septic tank burst, leaving raw sewage all over her yard, but her landlord won't fix the problem. Neaily Fowler said she spoke with Lake County Health Department ...

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 ...