The problem of a “failed” septic system, whether it is gravity or pressurized, is that the effluent comes to the ground surface and therein causes a public health problem and a potential runoff ...

A requirement that all septic systems in the county use pressurized distribution is on the chopping block as the Flathead City-County Health Board reviews significant updates to its septic regulations ...

In the debate over septic system remediation, the option to convert septic systems to sewer systems is front and center. But will it really solve the alleged problem and can it be afforded? Recently, ...

How system type influences your budget Your soil determines your system type, and system type largely determines your price window. A conventional gravity system usually stays on the lower end, while ...

A good septic system is a miracle of human ingenuity, invisibly processing and purifying household wastewater and returning it to the earth. It’s an efficient, economical solution for households in ...

When you flush, shower or run your garbage disposal, that waste has to go somewhere. For most U.S. homes, it’s taken care of by municipal sewers. But if you happen to be a homeowner living in a rural ...