Many homes in our community rely on septic systems rather than municipal sewer connections, especially in Golden Hills. These ...

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: ...

Septic-to-sewer conversion is the policy, but until enough sewage treatment plants are built, there will be septic systems ...

Out of sight, out of mind? If your home has a private septic system in Pierce County, you might receive a letter saying you need to get it inspected — even if you’re not seeing any problems with it.