This is the leach field for a septic system. Septic designers have all sorts of options and can make a septic system work on just about any lot. (Tim Carter/TNS/TNS) Perspective by Tim Carter Do you ...

A septic system isn’t much good if it’s clogged, and once it is clogged, it’ll cost a fair amount to pump it—but using a septic tank treatment every so often can help prevent this. If you don’t ...

Staff from Summit County’s environmental health department presented to the Summit Board of County Commissioners at a Jan. 13 ...

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Septic systems are responsible for handling and treating the wastewater from your home, and for these systems to operate ...