Which septic tank treatment is best? Many homes, especially in rural areas, use a septic system for managing wastewater. To ensure trouble-free use, a septic tank does require regular inspection and ...

New state regulations for septic systems will bring sweeping changes for homeowners and county environmental regulators alike. The problem -- no one knows yet exactly what those regulations will say ...

Humanure composting is an adventure. There’s the buckets of waste and sawdust to take out every few days, no excuses. There’s the three or more compost bins to build and finding sources of sawdust.

What’s the problem with septic tanks? The short answer is that, in most soil conditions, there is no problem for properly designed, installed and maintained septic systems. The EPA determined in 1999 ...

Because BAT septic systems are costly — as much as $10,000 to $20,000 more than a standard septic system — and rural counties have been complaining for years about how the rules have deterred growth.

County Administrator Ron Alles said last week he will ask commissioners to amend the county's much-berated interim zoning rules to require Level I-b systems, which cost roughly half as much as the ...