But with the right precautions and tools, you can potentially save money by learning how to unclog a septic tank drain pipe on your own. Advertisement THIS IS AN ADVERTISEMENT AND NOT EDITORIAL ...

Outdoor odors near the septic tank or drain field are most often caused by sewage leaking from the system before it’s treated. Dirty water and raw sewage leaks can occur for several reasons.

Drain pipes are usually laid in straight lines, so you can be confident that the septic tank is buried somewhere along where ...

Main line: The underground pipe that connects the plumbing system in your home to the septic tank outside. Sinks, bathtubs, showers, and toilets all drain into the septic system through this main ...

To include disposals in homes with septic systems as an option, the team doing the research increased the septic tank and drain field by 25 percent to accommodate the extra food waste — a hint ...