If you’re planning to build in a rural area or somewhere without access to a central sewer system, installing a septic tank is likely on your to-do list. Concrete septic tanks are a popular and ...

Under the proposal, inspections of the roughly 1.3 million septic systems in Michigan would happen periodically or be triggered by a property use change or increase, such as building more bedrooms ...

Monitor tank health: It’s important to schedule a septic tank inspection annually to check the sludge levels and ensure the drain field isn’t being impacted by the extra solids. Use a strainer ...