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Are you emptying your septic tank often enough? We checked with the pros to know just how often you should

Key Points Pump your septic tank every three to five years to prevent costly damage and backups.Regular maintenance avoids ...
Post and Courier

In coastal SC, septic systems are seen as a shield against development, and an environmental hazard

EDISTO ISLAND — Across 11 generations and more than three centuries, Tom Austin's family has called the area in and around this sea island home. As Austin drove his car down tree-shaded lanes, he ...
Charleston City Paper

Lowcountry leaders continue push against septic tank systems

The South Carolina Supreme Court on Dec. 18 paused the proposed development of a new community in Awendaw that would have brought about 200 septic tank-dependent homes across 182 acres on the town’s ...
Florida Today

Brevard approves help for those on septic tanks

Brevard County will now offer at least $6,000 to homeowners to help them upgrade their septic systems. A 2023 state law requires homeowners near the Indian River ...