A well-designed, properly installed septic system can last for decadeswith proper care and regular inspections. But in order to make sure your septic system is in good shape, it’s helpful to ...

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 ...

The inevitable conversion to aerobic septic systems is the modern-day reality of country living east of Interstate 35, according to Reynold Berra, a Texas Commission on Environmental Quality on-site ...

The Iowa Environmental Protection Commission has approved an update of rules on septic systems. Eric Wiklund of the DNR’s Water Quality Bureau says the change involves aerobic treatment units or ATU’s ...

Last weekend when I was in Humble, I had the best time. The Humble Home and Garden Show is one of the best and well attended that I have seen. My whole family manned the booth and had a great time ...

The water quality bureau chief in the Iowa Department of Natural Resources told legislators the proposed change creates a ...