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The average septic tank has a capacity of 1,250 gallons. If it were installed above ground, it would be rather hard to ignore. But a septic tank’s work is best done beneath the surface of your ...

WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind.— An instrument that can measure how well soil conducts electricity also can spot the source of septic system failures without destroying a whole yard with a backhoe. The ...

Q: When we bought our home, we didn't know the property has a septic tank, rather than a sewer hookup. Our agent also didn't know, so she never recommended a septic inspection. Now that we're planning ...