Since the 1880s, septic system additives have been marketed as helpful in maintaining a working septic tank. And now, more than 120 additives are on the market claiming to keep tanks “trouble-free” by ...

A septic system isn’t much good if it’s clogged, and once it is clogged, it’ll cost a fair amount to pump it—but using a septic tank treatment every so often can help prevent this. If you don’t ...

Highlights On average, the cost to clean a septic tank ranges between $250 to $550, with a national average cost of $400. Septic tank cleaning costs are made up of several factors, some of which are ...

Q. Are septic tank additives really needed? Is it true that you can improve the function of a septic system by emptying your washing machine into the yard rather than your home's plumbing? A. Septic ...

Dear James: We have a septic system at our small farmhouse. It would be convenient to add a garbage disposal in the kitchen. Can we use a garbage disposal with a septic system? — Joyce D. Dear Joyce: ...

Dear Heloise: It seems that your readers ask quite a few questions about how to treat their septic systems. Often they ask for special recipes or suggestions as to products to put down the toilet to ...

Clark County Public Health discovered Thursday that a company selling septic tank additives is calling local residents, claiming there is an alert about failing septic systems, and offering products ...

A: Septic sewage systems are excellent for purifying home wastes, and they do it naturally without dangerous chemicals such as chlorine or ozone gas. People often think of septic systems as being used ...

ROGERS — Most Northwest Arkansas residents don’t think twice when they flush their toilets or put food down garbage disposals. They know it’s going to a treatment plant. But for the 25,000 septic tank ...