Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. A septic system isn’t much good if it’s clogged, and once it is clogged, it’ll cost a fair amount to pump it—but using a septic ...

To treat their wastewater, properties in the United States not connected to a public sewer are required to install a septic system. Called on-site sewage facilities ...

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 ...

Not all homes are connected to a city’s sewer system. Homes that do not have a direct connection to the city sewer will typically have a septic system. A septic system consists of a buried ...

DES MOINES — All homes and buildings using septic systems must pass an inspection prior to finalizing a sale, with very few exceptions, due to a new law which goes into effect July 1. “Over time, ...

Changes to septic regulations in Flathead County, including the use of gravity septic systems, will be up for a vote on ...