Highlights On average, the cost to clean a septic tank ranges between $250 to $550, with a national average cost of $400. Septic tank cleaning costs are made up of several factors, some of which are ...

Q: I just moved from the city to the country and was informed by a neighbor that septic cleaning should be added to my list of things to do. How often should I clean my septic tank? Is this something ...

Dear Heloise: I know you're a big fan of vinegar, but is it safe to clean my toilet? I have a septic system. – Glenna in Indiana Dear Glenna: Absolutely! Vinegar is safe and milder than caustic ...

DEAR TIM: I just moved from the city to the country and was informed by a neighbor that septic cleaning should be added to my list of things to do. I've never had a septic tank and now am concerned ...

Not all toilet paper is septic-safe. Learn about the types that can cause clogs and water backups, and discover alternatives ...

A nonprofessional should never attempt to clean or pump a septic tank. It's dangerous work, not least because you can expose yourself to dangerous pathogens that thrive in a septic system. Never stick ...

As Jennifer Loughran led a tour of Barnstable Clean Water Coalition’s Shubael Pond Project, she called a newly installed NitROE wastewater treatment septic system a “living laboratory.” “Maybe ...