Dear James: We have a septic system at our small farmhouse. It would be convenient to add a garbage disposal in the kitchen. Can we use a garbage disposal with a septic system? — Joyce D. Dear Joyce: ...

Septic systems are responsible for handling and treating the wastewater from your home, and for these systems to operate ...

Compare plans tailored to your home & budget. Maybe the most dreaded of home system breakdowns is the septic system. A malfunction can, at best, prevent your toilets from flushing — at the very worst, ...

A septic system failure can force sewage where it shouldn’t: Back into your home or the surface of your yard, posing serious health risks. To help Michigan homeowners get ahead of the problem, the ...