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 ...

BARNSTABLE — For years, pollution from septic systems has spawned algae blooms, toxic bacteria, and a putrid scum coating the waters of Cape Cod, destroying vital ecosystems, contributing to coastal ...

Installing a septic system on land involves costs and considerations:Types of Systems: Aerobic systems (e.g., Hoot or Norweco) may have higher maintenance costs. Conventional systems are often ...

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 tank treatment every so often can help prevent this. If you don’t ...

Do you know what a septic system is? Do you know if your property has one? If so, have you thought about your septic system lately? Septic systems are underground structures that work with natural ...

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