After years of struggling with her septic system, her home is included in the first phase to switch to sewer. This story was originally published June 20, 2025 at 1:21 PM.

To determine whether or not it’s worth it to add septic system coverage to your home warranty plan, compare the price of coverage to the cost to repair or replace your system. Average septic ...

But the new systems can cost as much as $20,000. A conventional septic system costs around $4,000 to $6,000. So some are concerned that going green might cost too much.

TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — Jerry Wolfe said he was shocked to discover a tow truck stuck in his Pasco County backyard, with one tire partially buried in his newly installed septic tank system.

A Conventional wisdom from septic professionals says that your high-mileage system is toast and needs replacing. That was the diagnosis at my place back in 2011 when a septic guy came over and saw ...

Septic tank: Just the tank proper (not the whole system) into which wastewater drains. Sizes vary, but according to Angi, a typical tank for a home is about 5 feet wide, 8 feet long, and 6 feet tall.

Greasy substances will float to the top of your septic tank as scum, but too much scum can clog the system. Do minimize use of antibacterial soaps, bleach, and harsh detergents.

Barker said septic systems are responsible for about 18.8 percent of the total nitrogen in the Indian River Lagoon, making it the second-largest source, behind muck, at 42.4 percent.

MICHIGAN (WNEM) - Nearly 1.5 million homes in Michigan have a septic system. They are underground, out of sight, and most likely out of mind. These systems are important and costly. If they’re ...

A cold winter with late-season snow is a one-two punch on septic systems. “The snow actually insulants the frost and keeps it in the ground, so it’s going to be here awhile,” Valento said.

He said creating the septic system will allow the town to “fully” benefit from the millions ORDA has invested. The need for a sewage system in North Creek has been evident for years.

Locally, we urge Mount Pleasant homeowners on septic systems to take advantage of their new option. As The Post and Courier's Anna Sharpe reports, property owners can pay $15 per month in return ...