Septic tanks are a lot easier to understand than you might think. If you have only ever relied on city water and sewer systems, transitioning to a home with a septic tank might seem a bit overwhelming ...

The Feb. 11 story “2023 law on septic systems turns plans for dream homes into nightmares” explains the shock that Assembly Bill 220 has delivered to many families. Expecting individual property ...

If you’ve recently moved into a home that relies on a septic system (or you see one in your future), you might already know a thing or two about the big picture. One of the most critical points: ...

Having a septic system is a necessity and can be unsightly with aboveground pipes, risers, ventilation systems, or large mounds. However, homeowners can carefully landscape around these problem items.

Barnstable County celebrated the grand opening of the newly expanded Clean Water Center at the Massachusetts Alternative Septic System Test Center in Sandwich Sept. 26. The ribbon cutting brought ...