Heavy rainfall and flooding can lead to problems with septic tank backups, meaning sewage can flow back into homes. Officials with the Cape Girardeau County Health Center say there are some things ...

If you’ve recently moved into a home that relies on a septic system (or you see one in your future), you might already know a thing or two about the big picture. One of the most critical points: ...

Subdivisions can rise faster than sewer access, and many established suburbs still depend on aging septic systems that were ...

*Refers to the latest 2 years of stltoday.com stories. Cancel anytime. Jim Campbell understands that a sewage leak on property he owns must be addressed. His predicament and that of many others like ...

Editor's note: This story originally stated that participants must attend a virtual workshop. Participants are encouraged to attend but can participate if they do not. Homeowners in southeastern ...

A man reported a foul smell coming from outside his home at 7:14 p.m. Jan. 15. Police and firefighters responded and determined that the issue was with the man’s septic system, as its contents were ...