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 ...

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If your home isn't hooked up to a municipal sewer system, your alternative is a septic system, which includes a container buried underground on your property that holds and treats the water and waste ...

Dear Angie: We're looking to purchase a new home that will need a septic system. How much will it cost to buy and install one? — Robert S., Washington, Ill. Dear Robert: For new construction — a brand ...

Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook Click to share on X (Opens in new window) X According to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s website, epa.gov, one in five houses in ...

Ian Shaw's decision to add two bedrooms to his Katonah home meant he'd also have to dig up his backyard. "We'd love to be on sewers, but the town board voted it down," said Shaw, who this month ...

A septic tank can cost thousands of dollars, but there are some ways to save money. Some or all of the mortgage lenders featured on our site are advertising partners of NerdWallet, but this does not ...

Walex Bio-Active septic tank treatment comes with 12 moderately priced monthly doses, capable of effectively treating a 1,500-gallon tank with ease. The premeasured pods contain billions of good ...