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 ...

Not all toilet paper is septic-safe. Learn about the types that can cause clogs and water backups, and discover alternatives ...

Since the 1880s, septic system additives have been marketed as helpful in maintaining a working septic tank. And now, more than 120 additives are on the market claiming to keep tanks “trouble-free” by ...

In our rural community, many people rely on septic systems to process sewage, and just about everyone has seen the television commercial promising easy maintenance of these systems. Some products even ...

Q. Are septic tank additives really needed? Is it true that you can improve the function of a septic system by emptying your washing machine into the yard rather than your home's plumbing? A. Septic ...

A: Septic sewage systems are excellent for purifying home wastes, and they do it naturally without dangerous chemicals such as chlorine or ozone gas. People often think of septic systems as being used ...

Clark County Public Health discovered Thursday that a company selling septic tank additives is calling local residents, claiming there is an alert about failing septic systems, and offering products ...