Regarding managing wastewater, two primary options are available: a septic system and a public sewer. Both systems handle and treat wastewater but differ in infrastructure, maintenance and costs.

Northeast Ohio’s Cuyahoga River bisects the city of Cleveland, winding its way past parks, railyards, and downtown breweries before emptying out into Lake Erie. The waterway has come a long way since ...

Advertising disclosure: When you use our links to explore or buy products we may earn a fee, but that in no way affects our editorial independence. Since a septic system is often out of sight, you ...

Your septic system will not be ignored. You may want to ignore it. It’s designed to be ignored—buried somewhere in your backyard, like a shameful secret or a mortal enemy who has mysteriously ...