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 ...

Question: We purchased a home in a rural area and had the property inspected before the sale closed. The inspector gave the property high marks, but we started having problems with the septic tank ...

It’s easy to forget about the important, behind-the-scenes systems that keep your home in working order, and the most unsung hero of them all may be your septic system. You may be inclined to lose ...

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PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) -- The Oregon Department of Environmental Quality has launched the Onsite Septic Financial Aid Program to assist with Oregon’s 2020 wildfire recovery efforts and address other ...

Buyers who have never lived before in a home with a septic system don't realize how costly they can be to repair. Q. We purchased a home in a rural area and had the property inspected before the sale ...