When you flush the toilet, or water runs down the drain from sinks or the laundry, it flows into your septic tank. There are various types of residential septic systems, but generally all consist ...

The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency is offering advice for rural residents concerned about the potential impact of flooding on their septic systems and homes.

Properly working septic systems protect our lakes by breaking down organic solids and safely recycling wastewater back into the natural environment. How do you know if your septic system is ...

"The septic tank is a passive filtration system that separates ... up of liquid waste called effluent that is released into the drain field for further filtration and decomposition.