Septic tanks need to be professionally inspected ... Avoid excess grease, oils and household chemicals. Pouring oil-based paints, solvents or large amounts of toxic cleaners down the drain may ...

The septic system’s leach field and tank must be maintained properly. Skipping the regular maintenance can result in the tank ...

Homeowners with septic tanks know how important they are for waste filtration and a functioning plumbing system— and having ...

Using a toilet auger or plunger on your gurgling toilet can fix it. If not, you may need to clean the vent stack. Persistent ...

You'll also need to think about keeping the tank in good shape by flushing it regularly, using chemicals that speed the ...

In spray-on applications, Oil Eater rivaled or exceeded Simple Green’s 20:1 dilution cleaning power. Unfortunately, we could not use Oil Eater in the pressure-washer soap tank because the ...

One in five households with septic tanks did not clean them out for the past five years, creating a risk to their own health, the wider public health and the environment. Tanks should be emptied o ...

Several Kansas counties are seeing a dramatic increase in groundwater contamination. The region’s nitrate pollution comes primarily from agriculture.

Researchers have created a hydrodynamic reactor that uses bubble cavitation to remove PFAS from water. The reactor has shown ...

Michigan's environmental groups push for clean energy legislation ... Another priority is a septic system code establishing ...

If you live near animal feeding operations, agricultural fields where pesticides are applied or industrial chemical ... clean the effluent filter or screen, and determine whether your septic tank ...