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 ...

SepticSmart Week serves as a great reminder for homeowners to check their on-site septic systems. In Washington, about one-third of households rely on septic. That's close to one million homes!

Lawrence County Soil and Water Conservation District is sponsoring a septic workshop at 6 p.m. Thursday for folks to learn ...

A new mandated permit for Lorain County homeowners with septic tanks on their properties brought confusion and anger to the residents who spoke out Jan. 16 against the new cost during the Lorain ...

County officials thought converting older neighborhoods from septic to sewer would be an easy win. Turns out few people want ...