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 ...

It’s beginning to look a lot like potential problems for rural septic systems this holiday season. “It may not be such a happy new year for some households if we don’t get snow cover before ...

Q: Three months ago, I bought a house. I didn't have a septic inspection. A few days ago, the septic pump failed. I had it pumped, then had a plumber come to inspect. He found that the tank is not a 1 ...

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 ...