Commissioners said it was the tip of the iceberg, though, and that many more septic tanks will have to be remediated in the next 15 years. To comply with state laws aimed at cleaning up key springs ...

Researchers at Stony Brook University say they have developed a low-cost way to retrofit hundreds of thousands of aging septic systems across Long Island to drastically improve drinking water. The ...

MERRITT ISLAND, Fla. – There are new incentives for people who live on the Indian River Lagoon to get off their old septic systems. The nitrogen from old septic tanks is part of the blame for decades ...

Brevard County will now offer at least $6,000 to homeowners to help them upgrade their septic systems. A 2023 state law requires homeowners near the Indian River ...

LEXINGTON COUNTY, S.C. — Homeowners in Lexington County’s Congaree Creek Watershed may qualify for financial assistance to repair or replace failing septic systems through the Congaree Creek Septic ...

Homeowners are advised to drain their sprinkler systems to prevent significant freeze damage to pipes and valves. The article provides instructions for both a quick drain and a full blowout of a ...

Weed management is a key concern for any farmer. But it’s at the top of the list for those growing organic field crops, seeking or maintaining organic certification. Without synthetic pesticides to ...

Septic systems quietly handle waste for millions of homes without access to municipal sewer lines. When something goes wrong, the disruption is immediate and the repair bill can be significant.

In an office on Jefferson Street, Bartelt Engineering’s staff is designing green solutions to treat winery wastewater, using thousands of wriggling worms. The wastewater treatment systems they are ...

Indian River County faces critical water and wastewater infrastructure challenges due to population growth and state-mandated septic tank upgrades. The county's Integrated Water Master Plan aims to ...