Even before Helene hit Western North Carolina 10 months ago, there was a need to keep the many rivers and streams clean, the ...

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The beefed-up process makes the water good enough to drink directly. It scrubs the water for bacteria, pharmaceuticals, and ...

Last week, the Town Board was about to move forward with member reports on committees they monitor. But then Councilman ...

The type of toilet paper you use has a major effect on your plumbing system. Here's what our expert recommends to avoid strain on your pipes and septic tank.

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You may have put a lot of thought into what kind of septic system is best for your home, but the gravel bed surrounding your ...

Actually, entire houses can be built with the millions of tires that are tossed out every year. To build so-called Earthships, for example, whole tires are filled with dirt and covered with concrete ...

New York State Assembly passes bill increasing the reimbursement rate for septic system upgrades to 75%.

Having a septic system is a necessity and can be unsightly with aboveground pipes, risers, ventilation systems, or large mounds. However, homeowners can carefully landscape around these problem items.