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 ...

For many families, living outside the confines of a city is the fulfillment of the American dream. But that dream quickly can turn into a nightmare for homeowners who discover they have a serious ...

CLERMONT — The widespread septic-tank failures in the Greater Hills and Greater Pines developments are the fault of the system manufacturer and installer, according to a suit the developer has filed ...

WESTON — Some homeowners are still having problems with their septic tanks overflowing. Not enough to cause an uproar, however — and some say an uproar may be what it takes to get the issue addressed.

If he can find an audience, Jeremy Johnston could be talking soon to people around Clay County’s Doctors Lake about using state money to help replace their septic tanks with sewer lines. Before ...

Legislation that would require regular septic tank inspections began moving in the Florida House on Tuesday as lawmakers work to address water quality problems that contributed to last year’s ...

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