Just as frost can cause problems with underground pipes in cities, it can also impact pipes and other parts of septic systems that are used to treat and disperse sewage. Cold temperatures combined ...

In a holding tank system, the waste remains in the septic tank until it’s full. Then it needs to be pumped out by a vacuum truck. Holding tanks systems are much simpler and cheaper to install ...

It’s beginning to look a lot like potential problems for rural septic systems this holiday season. “It may not be such a happy new year for some households if we don’t get snow cover ...

Penn State Extension is surveying septic system owners or users to learn more about septic system operation and maintenance practices across Pennsylvania. Extension’s water quality and quantity team ...