Colton Masters, director of environmental health for the Mahoning County health department, explains the new Household Sewage Treatment System Operation and Maintenance program that will affect all ...

People don’t see the hazard, “because it is underground, it is out of sight, out of mind,” said Dr. Brian Lapointe, a research professor at Florida Atlantic University, Lapointe launched his first ...

Last month, Tropical Storm Debby brought soaking rains to North Carolina that overwhelmed some wastewater treatment infrastructure in the eastern part of the state. For instance, Brunswick County ...

Marin County officials are hosting a series of community meetings and drop-in sessions asking for public input on inspections ...

Contamination from failing septic tanks for roughly 50 years has been well-documented as a contributor of pollution in the Flathead Basin. The key to addressing the pervasive issue likely lies in ...

As part of Septic Smart Week, Clark County Public Health is reminding homeowners assistance is available to county residents for septic system maintenance, repairs and replacement. By ensuring systems ...

Owners of homes in Northwest Arkansas that have septic tanks will soon have help repairing and replacing them as part of an effort to protect the region's watersheds. One-third of the state's ...

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