When thinking about what to do with a family home or an old house, many people are concerned about the condition of the ...

I want to open a small inn in nature. I want to run a cafe that serves vegetables from my own garden. We at EKAM often ...

WASHINGTON – Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) kicked off SepticSmart Week 2026, a nationwide effort to help homeowners properly maintain their septic systems to protect public ...

Replacing a septic tank usually costs between $3,000 and $12,000, depending on the type of tank your home needs, the size of your house and the cost of installation. Because of these factors, septic ...

Jacksonville is phasing out septic tanks in the Christobel neighborhood, with completion expected by late 2028. This project is the last of three septic phaseout initiatives announced in 2016 for ...

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Jacksonville’s Septic Tank Phaseout program is getting a major boost from the Environmental Protection Agency, with city leaders announcing about $6.7 million in funding to help ...

A freight train collided with a septic truck at a railroad crossing in Virginia last week, destroying the vehicle and spilling sewage onto the ground at the scene. The collision happened at around 4 p ...

The Justice Department ended a deal that had helped fund a solution to the sewage crisis in rural Alabama. “Almost like we are starting all over again,” one activist said. Credit... Supported by By ...

If you're dreaming about building a cabin, permits can feel like the part that takes all the fun out of it. I get it. Most people want to think about the view, the layout, the wood stove, and where to ...

One year ago, Congress defunded public media. Now that we're 100% community funded, please become a sustaining member or increase your existing membership today. Morgan Whirledge, a musician and ...

Typically, a septic system is permitted and inspected by your local permitting authority (i.e., local health or environmental department). You can contact these entities to obtain a copy of your ...

Investigators searching for Nancy Guthrie may have been checking her septic tank for clues that were flushed down the toilet, a former law enforcement official suggested. Three investigators were ...