A new Suffolk County mandate to install expensive high-tech septic systems in most new homes and commercial properties goes into effect Thursday, with builders expressing concern about the costs on ...

BARNSTABLE — For years, pollution from septic systems has spawned algae blooms, toxic bacteria, and a putrid scum coating the waters of Cape Cod, destroying vital ecosystems, contributing to coastal ...

LAKE COUNTY, Fla. — The Lake County Commission is considering changes in land development regulation in the Green Swamp, including one that would affect septic tanks. Officials consider eco-friendly ...

In his letter "Septic system key to LI’s clean water" [Sept. 14], Kevin McDonald expressed his displeasure with the article about Suffolk County planning advanced septic systems ["Suffolk septic ...

A potential shortfall in the estimated project costs to hook up nearly 100 Cocoa homes to sewers along the Indian River Lagoon has created a big stumbling block to efforts to replace septic tanks that ...