Not all homes are connected to a city’s sewer system. Homes that do not have a direct connection to the city sewer will typically have a septic system. A septic system consists of a buried ...

Nathan, Heath, and Mauro babyproof a home; Richard explains how septic systems work. Nathan Gilbert, Heath Eastman, and Mauro Henrique help a homeowner babyproof her house by testing for lead, testing ...

A hatch to a septic system spreading underground hides under a blanket of snow. (Photo: Donna Kallner) One day last summer when I was working the U.S. Census, I visited a cluster of homes on a narrow ...

Not all homes are connected to a city’s sewer system. It’s important to know whether or not yours is connected. Homes that do not have a direct connection will typically have a septic system. A septic ...

Septic systems have been around for years now but not everyone is familiar with their existence. This shouldn’t be surprising though as the septic system is basically the unsung hero of sanitation and ...

Q: Some garbage disposals are advertised as suitable for homes with septic systems. Is it smart to install one? A: You can if you want to, but plan to have your septic tank pumped — or at least ...

As they prepared to put their Wyckoff home on the market, Dawn and Richard Schollin followed their real estate agent’s advice to have the septic system inspected. Bad news: Under state rules, the ...