Holding tanks are watertight containers designed to store wastewater temporarily. Unlike septic tanks, holding tanks do not treat the wastewater; they only hold it until it can be pumped out and ...

Officials are reviewing a proposed ordinance that details the requirements for private and commercial septic systems in the county. Chris Boling, the environmentalist for the Washington County Health ...

Septic tanks need to be professionally inspected every one to three years and pumped every three to five years. Septic tank maintenance prevents sewage backup or overflow into your home or lawn.

A wastewater overflow occurred at the Village of Sister Bay treatment facility, Oct. 28, due to hauler error. A private ...

Mr Kelly said he arrived at the scene to see Mr Daniels holding his nephew. The septic tank lid was “30 to 40cm away” from the tank, which was “full to the brim with water”, Mr Kelly told ...

Another significant deterrent to RV life is having to regularly clean out the septic tank, also known as the holding tank. As ...

Niagara Region will hold a public meeting under Section 7 of the Ontario Building Code Act. This includes Division C, Section 1.9.1.2 of Ontario Regulation 332/12. The meeting will consider increases ...

A $10 million grant from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) will pay for property owners — at no cost — to stop using septic tanks and get connected to the valley’s sewer system. In the long ...