Perc tests, short for percolation, help determine which type of septic system is right for your building site. They measure ...

A Pasco County couple feels trapped by their own waste after buying a house in Holiday. Their home is on a tidal lagoon with ...

The district would also fund upgrades to its septic systems, leach fields, and sewer lines, and expand the existing awning for buses to accommodate more buses, to better protect them, ensuring the ...

It all started when farmer Frank Borgen wanted to drain his field. He applied for permission in 2017. "I've gotten on in years, so I wanted to drain the area so that it can be handed over to those who ...

This field is often left unused to prevent damage to the system, but there are a variety of things you can (and can’t) put on your septic field. Keep reading to learn how to make use of a septic ...

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A less familiar brand than some others on our list, Pequa is a family-run business that manufactures non-acid products for pipes, cesspools, septic tanks, and leach fields. The company claims its ...