SepticSmart Week serves as a great reminder for homeowners to check their on-site septic systems. In Washington, about one-third of households rely on septic. That's close to one million homes!

Just knowing the ins and outs of a septic system can save you a lot of money in the long run. But how do septic tanks work?

Your day-to-day habits can impact the workings of this essential apparatus. Here are best practices to help keep things in good order. Inside a septic tank, grease and oil (known technically as scum) ...

Is your well water in fair shape? Is it time to say farewell to your existing septic system? What are your options when it comes to ensuring safe drinking water and maintaining a working septic system ...

This is the leach field for a septic system. Septic designers have all sorts of options and can make a septic system work on just about any lot. (Tim Carter/TNS/TNS) Perspective by Tim Carter Do you ...

If you’ve recently moved into a home that relies on a septic system (or you see one in your future), you might already know a thing or two about the big picture. One of the most critical points: ...