or pouring grease down drains, as they can clog the system," Mitchell says. Homeowners need to keep up with septic system maintenance to ensure the tank remains healthy and the filtration process ...

Just as frost can cause problems with underground pipes in cities, it can also impact pipes and other parts of septic systems that are used to treat and disperse sewage. Cold temperatures combined ...

Some may say the lack of snow is a good thing, but if you're a homeowner it may not be. Gopher Septic in Rochester says it's received an unusual amount of calls about frozen lines.

South Carolina cities and counties can and should regulate the siting and maintenance of future septic tanks, which can cause ...