The average septic tank has a capacity of 1,250 gallons. If it were installed above ground, it would be rather hard to ignore. But a septic tank’s work is best done beneath the surface of your ...

Q: How can I find the openings to our septic tank? Like lots of other country properties, the access hatches are underneath soil somewhere and covered in grass. It’s time for a pump out and I’d like ...

A septic system sounds straightforward—you install the tank, run the lines, and call it a day. But most of the regrets ...

A woman and her dog have been rescued unharmed after falling into the six-meter-deep sinkhole that opened up in her Southeast Portland backyard. (Portland, Ore., Fire & Rescue) Rain and recent sewer ...