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? Dear Joyce: That is a ...

As the state ramps up pressure to reduce nitrogen pollution in the region's estuaries and embayments, Cape Cod homeowners, who face expensive septic system replacements or upgrades, could have some ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. A septic system isn’t much good if it’s clogged, and once it is clogged, it’ll cost a fair amount to pump it—but using a septic ...

Suffolk County homeowners will soon be able to upgrade to enhanced septic systems that reduce dangerous nitrogen pollution at a higher discounted rate, thanks to a surge of state funding announced ...

There are DOs and DON’Ts whether you are connected to a sewer system, or you are on a septic system. Some of these DOs and DON’Ts differ depending upon which you are connected to. To best understand ...