A failed septic inspection can cost sellers far more than they expect.

Every spring, as the snowpack retreats and the trails start to dry, a less-visible process is underway beneath yards and ...

Something stinks in Whatcom County. It was reported to the county Health Department on Aug. 3 that the Nooksack Valley High School’s septic system is missing a drainage field. “We’ve got a septic tank ...

Your septic field works quietly underground, but what you plant above it can make or break how well it functions. Certain roots, moisture-loving plants, and even dense groundcover can clog pipes, ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Septic systems are designed to break down organic waste from the home, separating the waste into liquids and solids. While the ...

Q: We found out a couple of months ago that the leach field of our septic system has failed. The field is on our neighbor's property. It was our neighbor who turned us in to the local code enforcer. A ...

Sea-level rise and big storms are hammering coastal communities, causing increased flooding and land loss, saltwater intrusion, wetland loss/change, and impacts to local infrastructure. Sea-level rise ...

When you flush, shower or run your garbage disposal, that waste has to go somewhere. For most U.S. homes, it’s taken care of by municipal sewers. But if you happen to be a homeowner living in a rural ...