When Floridians think about water pollution, many picture visible problems like red tide blooms, dead fish or closed beaches.

Heavy rainfall and flooding can lead to problems with septic tank backups, meaning sewage can flow back into homes. Officials with the Cape Girardeau County Health Center say there are some things ...

Key Takeaways Mountain terrain and rocky soils present significant challenges for septic installation and maintenance. Proper design and professional support are essential for reliable wastewater ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Rising seas are causing septic systems across the South to fail, leading to public health concerns and costly repairs for ...

An alternative solution to a septic problem was presented to supervisors during their October 1 meeting. Sewer Enforcement Officer John Belles, property owner Barry Andrew and his engineer labored for ...

A layer of toxic, scummy algae on top of a crystal-clear pond may not seem like a sewage problem — but in Cape Cod, it is. Andrew Gottlieb, of the Association to Preserve Cape Cod, told WBUR, "People ...

Most homeowners don't think about what happens after they flush the toilet or drain the sink. But when septic systems fail, it becomes an urgent priority that demands immediate attention and expertise ...

POLK COUNTY, Fla. — Critics are raising a stink over what could become a very messy problem in Polk County. The landfill where human waste from septic tanks was being hauled was shut down a couple of ...