State health officials estimate a quarter of Hoosier residential septic systems are inadequate, have failed or are about to break down, imperiling the environment and the public health. Yet two bills ...

As more people occupy the same amount of land, things change. A generation or two ago, it was perfectly OK in Harford County to burn garbage and maintain a residential dumping pit on a rural property.

A bill that limits the future use of residential septic systems passed the House on Friday with support from some Republicans.Opponents consider the bill a "big brother" power grab that will handicap ...

MIDDLETOWN — Newly planned inspections for residential septic tanks are raising concerns for some residents. On March 21, the Middletown health department sent out 718 letters — including some to ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Is your well water in fair shape? Is it time to say farewell to your existing septic system? What are your options when it comes ...