Here's a look at some of the regulations. New Castle County: County code states, "Owners of or persons responsible for dogs or cats shall immediately remove, in a sanitary manner, any ...

The watchdog group claimed the lab "killed more than 2,133 beagles in brutal septic shock experiments." Sepsis occurs in humans when the immune system overreacts to an infection.

The watchdog group claimed the lab "killed more than 2,133 beagles in brutal septic shock experiments." Sepsis occurs in humans when the immune system overreacts to an infection.

Septic tank: Just the tank proper (not the whole system) into which wastewater drains. Sizes vary, but according to Angi, a typical tank for a home is about 5 feet wide, 8 feet long, and 6 feet tall.

Don’t flush kitty litter, pet waste, wipes (even “flushable” ones), or menstrual products. Solids like these can cause clogs in your septic system.

Deputy Chief Joseph Bowman of the PRP Fire District shared details about a recent rescue operation on Rockford Lane. A homeowner called for help after her dog fell into an old, unused septic tank ...

So in 2017, when then-Governor Andrew M. Cuomo signed legislation creating a rebate program for septic system upgrades, Knight leapt at the opportunity. Created as part of the Clean Water ...

Michigan is the only state in the country without a statewide septic code. “A septic system is a way for households to deal with their waste from toilets, washing machines, kitchen sinks, and ...

Up to 1.4 million septic systems — individual waste disposal systems for homes or businesses that aren't connected to a municipal sewer line — still remain in Michigan.

If you have a septic tank, don’t flush. Doing so can cause problems, because dog feces don’t break down as easily as human waste.

Researchers have detected human waste in Southern Delaware’s inland watersheds and poorly maintained septic systems may be to blame, according to a new study from the University of Delaware published ...

Septic system drainfield waste water contains viruses, nitrates, PFAS and household chemicals. Nitrates can cause colorectal cancer and thyroid dysfunction.