Just knowing the ins and outs of a septic system can save you a lot of money in the long run. But how do septic tanks work?

Curious about your septic system? Here’s a primer on how it works and how to care for it.

If you’re a new homeowner wondering what a septic tank is, learn more about its functions and how it works.

Without enough good bacteria, the entire septic system can become ineffective. It helps to understand how a typical septic system works. There are two basic components: the tank and the drainfield.

Nathan, Heath, and Mauro babyproof a home; Richard explains how septic systems work. Nathan Gilbert, Heath Eastman, and Mauro Henrique help a homeowner babyproof her house by testing for lead ...

Q: Marsha, I’m purchasing a home that is on a septic system rather than the public sewer. My home inspector strongly suggests I pay for a septic tank inspection. How do septic systems work? A: Your ...

Septic systems, which allow landowners to build homes without sewer connections, are a crucial feat of engineering for more remote communities in the Lowcountry.

The fixed activated sludge-treatment system is like a self-contained pretreatment, he said. The effluent that leaves the system is cleaner than what went in. A vent allows gas to leave the system.