Householders in central Kent can have their septic tanks replaced for free as part of scheme designed to protect the county's rivers.

SNHD is considering ending permanent septic permits, and replacing them with a five-year permit that would cost homeowners $226 each time, and would require inspections.

The Southern Nevada Health District has proposed changes to existing septic system regulations, including revoking permanent septic system permits and changing them to five-year permits.

Many rural properties and self-build plots are located beyond the reach of mains drainage systems. For these homes, off-mains drainage is essential to manage wastewater safely and sustainably.Choosing ...

The Village of Estero incorporated in 2014 to gain local control over development and avoid annexation by Bonita Springs. Estero maintains low property taxes and a "government light" model by ...

Permitting can be a complicated process, but the Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control has launched a dashboard that it hopes will make things easier for both homeowners ...

Septic systems quietly handle waste for millions of homes without access to municipal sewer lines. When something goes wrong, the disruption is immediate and ...

An ordinance that would require triennial inspections of septic systems in a large part of St. Tammany Parish will be up for adoption at the Parish Council's next meeting.

Before we begin the new week in earnest, we're taking a look back at the week that was, and the stories that led the news with Taunton Daily Gazette readers. Top stories this past week included: ...