AUBURN — City officials are considering updates to the septic design standard in the Lake Auburn watershed, after a recent study showed a new standard could help keep harmful nutrients out of the lake ...

Having spent 30+ years in residential construction, contracting, remodeling, maintenance and home repair, Deane now contributes DIY, informational and financial content as a freelance writer and ...

David Walsh, a local registered environmental health specialist, has opened Septic Design, which specializes in the design and inspection of Title V septic systems. Mr. Walsh is certified, licensed ...

Q. I've heard all kinds of advice about septic tank pumping and am more than flummoxed. Some of my neighbors have never done it and others say it needs to be done frequently. When should you pump a ...

The small vertical pipes at each end of the septic tank are inflow, left, and outflow valves. Keeping them away from floating scum and the sunken sludge is key; bacteria breaking down solids make that ...