Stacy is a journalist and content creator with six years of experience writing about home improvement topics. Besides Forbes Home she has contributed her work and expertise to publications such as ...

Today I have a rather unappealing but very important subject for rural homeowners. The most common domestic wastewater treatment system used in rural areas is the septic tank-soil absorption system.

Ana has 20+ years of experience covering home improvement and business topics for U.S. and international media. She’s been published in U.S. News & World Report, The American Scholar Magazine, ...

A: Depending on the size of the family, every three to five years. Inspect the tank after five years, and once a year after that, and when solids and scum equal one third of the liquid depth, have the ...

A new ordinance may set new requirements for septic tanks to improve and protect water quality in Story County. The Story County Board of Supervisors will hold their first public hearing on the ...

A comprehensive review of government and academic research from 2015 to 2025 confirms that eco-friendly septic management practices measurably protect groundwater, soil, and surface water quality.