Septic tanks are a lot easier to understand than you might think. If you have only ever relied on city water and sewer systems, transitioning to a home with a septic tank might seem a bit overwhelming ...

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It's free, simple and secure. Your septic tank is considered a part of your home, which means it is covered by your homeowners policy in cases of sudden damage. However, any damage that's caused by ...

More than 21 million households in the United States use septic systems — not a public sewer — to trap and filter their toilet waste. The underground tanks are most common in rural areas, especially ...

Nearly all new homes in Maryland built with septic systems must have expensive, pollution-busting technology under a rule proposed by the state on Friday. The goal is to reduce the amount of nitrogen ...

The sound of gurgling emanating from the toilet is like a death knell for a septic system. Once that gurgling is heard the toilet may or may not flush for a few more days, said Kevin Burns, owner of ...