Q: Marsha, I’m purchasing a home that is on a septic system rather than the public sewer. My home inspector strongly suggests I pay for a septic tank inspection. How do septic systems work? A: Your ...

If you’ve recently moved into a home that relies on a septic system (or you see one in your future), you might already know a thing or two about the big picture. One of the most critical points: ...

The St. Tammany Parish Council has thrown its support behind a pilot program that would inspect some home septic systems on the northshore, about half of which don’t work properly and leak untreated ...