Septic tank failure 'could shut outdoor centre'

An outdoor activity centre could be forced to close because of a "catastrophic" failure of its main waste system, a scout ...

Lawmakers again call for a statewide septic code

For many residents and visitors alike, the State of Michigan conjures images of abundant fresh water and sprawling Great Lakes summed up by the state’s two-word tagline: Pure Michigan. While ...
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These tree roots can wreck your septic line sooner than you’d think

Tree roots do not wait decades to cause trouble for your septic line. Given moisture, nutrients, and even a small opening, ...
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Freeflowing filth from leaky septic tank could cost Lowcountry family their home

Every time Isaias Martinez flushes the toilet or washes his hands, he risks losing his home. The septic tank behind the newly constructed house he bought for $627,000 two years ago started leaking ...
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Backed-up pipes, stinky yards: Climate change is wrecking septic tanks

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. This trench was dug to help alleviate rainwater issues in the yard of Roosevelt Jones, whose septic system has increasingly failed ...
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Editorial: SC must rethink its lax approach to septic tanks before it's too late

South Carolina's coast has thousands of ticking time bombs that pose a threat to the water quality in and around our rivers and creeks, and imperil our children's and grandchildren's quality of life.