Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Buncombe County commissioners voted May 21, 2024, to demolish two structures, one of which had a septic tank floating in water ...

When you flush, shower or run your garbage disposal, that waste has to go somewhere. For most U.S. homes, it’s taken care of by municipal sewers. But if you happen to be a homeowner living in a rural ...

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 ...