Septic systems quietly handle waste for millions of homes without access to municipal sewer lines. When something goes wrong, the disruption is immediate and ...

Many rural properties and self-build plots are located beyond the reach of mains drainage systems. For these homes, off-mains drainage is essential to manage wastewater safely and sustainably.Choosing ...

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has reached settlements with Grove Farm Company, Inc. and The Gas Company, LLC (Hawaii Gas) to close a total of eight illegal large-capacity cesspools ...

Building a swimming pool with bricks is a rewarding project that adds beauty, value, and relaxation to your home. While it takes time, effort, and careful planning, it’s possible to create a strong ...

Sanford residents are enduring weeks of a foul odor from a broken wastewater treatment plant odor-control system. A separate pipeline failure has crews installing 4,000 feet of new pipe, using septic ...

Thousands of homeowners in the Las Vegas Valley say they are concerned about being strapped with surprise fees and five-figure home repairs they can’t afford.

The public hearing for the Board of Health’s septic regulation update was closed on Monday, September 29. A vote to approve the regulations is anticipated at the next regular meeting ...

The County Board of Supervisors voted to waive fees for residents who lost their homes in the Coches Fire, which could save rebuilding residents up to $18,000.

GRANGEVILLE — Recreationists heading to Snowhaven Ski Area this season are likely to see a change in some amenities — primarily, a reduction in kitchen offerings, and having to use portable bathrooms ...

To qualify for the fee waivers, residents can apply with the County Building Division, which will verify structures lost or damaged, including those not listed in the initial damage report. Once ...

The City of Burlington is going to provide recycling in the downtown area, with the cooperation of Des Moines County, for the residents there who do not have access to ...